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Gatwick expansion joins Heathrow’s in getting the Government’s support

Peter Stonham
06 March 2025
 

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said she is “minded to approve” plans to bring a second runway at Gatwick into regular use. It will get the green light if environmental conditions are met, but the deadline for a decision has been put back until the end of October.

The main stumbling blocks are related to its provisions for noise prevention, and ensuring improved public transport keeps down car use for access travel to and from the airport. The Planning Inspectorate has...

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