A spokesperson for Gatwick, which is owned by French company Vinci and investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners, said: “As part of the development consent order planning process for our northern runway plans, full and thorough assessments have been carried out on surface transport, noise, housing provision and wastewater treatment.
The group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (Cagne) claims the West Sussex airport’s proposals fail to adequately address issues such as noise, surface transport, housing and wastewater treatment.
The number of flights at Gatwick is limited between 11.30pm and 6am, but Ms Pavey claimed the airport authorities “cram in” flights just outside the restricted period, which she said is still when “most people are trying to sleep”.
Ms Pavey said aircraft noise significantly affects many Cagne members, including some whose homes started being overflown after flight paths were adjusted.
Jane Vogt, 77, claimed the impact of Gatwick expansion on noise levels would be “disastrous” because of the increase in flights.
