BBC News
Daniel Sexton
25 April 2025
Gatwick Airport has said it will accept stricter limits on aircraft noise and has put forward what it called improved plans in response to the government's approval for a second runway.
Last month Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said that she was "minded" to give consent for the airport to bring its second runway into use.
Gatwick has now responded to the Secretary of State's letter with what it called an "improved noise scheme for local residents."
The airport also said it accepts a requirement to have 54% of passengers using public transport before it brings the Northern Runway into operation - but it needs support.
Gatwick said it needs help from third parties, including the Department for Transport, to support delivery of the conditions and improvements required to meet the target.
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