Gatwick Expansion - Climate and Noise Impacts

2024 will be a critical year for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans.

2024 will be a critical year for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans. Planning hearings are taking place on a scheme to double passenger numbers by building a second runway. Martin Webber speaks to Charles Lloyd - who’s a campaigner against the new runway who lives near Penshurst.

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