Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has outlined a path forward for the expansion of Gatwick Airport after the Planning Inspectorate rejected its original application. The Inspectorate recommended that the application could be approved with adjustments to mitigate noise impacts and improve public transport access. A government source highlighted the importance of this expansion for economic growth and new infrastructure, noting that it could create 14,000 jobs and contribute £1 billion annually to the economy, while also adhering to environmental and climate responsibilities.
The Transport Secretary has set out a path to approving the expansion of Gatwick today following the Planning Inspectorate's recommendation to refuse the original application.
Expansion will bring huge benefits for business and represents a victory for holidaymakers. We want to deliver this opportunity in line with our legal, environmental and climate obligations.
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