London Gatwick has opened its public consultation on second runway options, which invites the local community to feedback online, by post or in person.
The consultation is asking for views on three options for building a second runway at Gatwick airport, all involve building a new runway to the south although a legal agreement prevents construction until after 2019.
Gatwick Airport is competing with Heathrow in a bid to build another runway in southeast England.
The public will be asked their opinions on the three options:
- A new runway 585m south of the existing runway
- A new runway 1,045m south of the existing runway
- Similar to option 2 but both runways would be used for landings and take offs
Questions within the consultation will cover a range of topics including environmental, economic and social considerations.
London Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “We are keen to encourage as many local people as possible to respond to our consultation as this feedback will have a key role in helping us to refine our runway proposals.
“The consultation is a chance for the local community to find out more about our proposals, ask questions and have their say on our plans for a second runway.”
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