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The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has said she is "minded to approve" the operation of a second runway at Gatwick airport
Heidi Alexander MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, is "minded to approve" a second runway at Gatwick airport.
A final decision is being delayed.
Additional time is being allowed "to seek views from all parties on planning provisions."
The Planning Inspectorate initially advised against approval.
Measures have been put forward to address noise and surface transport problems.
The deadline for a final decision is October 27th.
The document is titled "Planning Inspectorate report: Gatwick Airport Northern Runway - Project information."
The document is from "Government Statement: Transport planning: Gatwick Airport - GOV.UK."
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The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has said she is "minded to approve" the operation of a second runway at Gatwick airport, however a final decision is being delayed to allow some additional time to seek views from all parties on planning provisions. The Planning Inspectorate initially advised against approval, however measures to address noise and surface transport problems have been put forward to manage the issues identified. The deadline for a final decision is October 27th.
Planning Inspectorate report: Gatwick Airport Northern Runway - Project information Government Statement: Transport planning: Gatwick Airport - GOV.UK
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