Newham Council grounds plans for London City Airport expansion

Newham Council has rejected plans to expand passenger capacity and flying hours at London City Airport, because of concerns about noise pollution. Plans to expand its capacity from 5m passengers to 9m, while also extending its operating hours beyond existing curfews, were blocked by councillors on Newham's Strategic Development Committee, following warnings that the extra flights would result in “materially new and substantial harm” in the form of noise pollution. Green Party councillor Nate Higgins said the airport was a “blight on residents” and that the expansion would have “exacerbated disruption and affected residents who are already unhappy about noise pollution caused by the airport”.

Property Week (11/07/2023)