The Secretary of State for Transport (“the Secretary of State”) gives notice under regulation 31(2) of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 that a determination has been made on an application made by Gatwick Airport Limited (“the Applicant”) for development consent under the Planning Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) for Environmental Impact Assessment development.

The Order grants development consent that will enable dual runway operations at Gatwick through routine use of its existing northern runway, accommodating around 80 million passengers per annum. The scheme includes amendments to taxiways, terminals and ancillary facilities, plus improvements to highways infrastructure, which constitutes a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project in its own right.

In addition, the Order would contain compulsory acquisition powers in relation to land and rights that would be required for the purposes of the development.

The Secretary of State has determined, following consideration of the report of the Examining Authority who conducted an examination into the Application, that development consent should be granted and has decided, therefore, to make an Order under section 114 (115 and 120) of the 2008 Act.

The statement of reasons for deciding to make an Order granting development consent, which has been prepared by the Secretary of State under section 116 of the 2008 Act and regulation 31(2) of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, containing the content of the decision, the requirements imposed in connection with the development, the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based including relevant information about the participation of the public, a description of the main features to avoid, reduce and offset any major adverse effects of the development and information regarding the right to challenge the decision and the procedures for doing so, is published on the Planning Inspectorate’s website at:

https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR020005.

It is also available at the following location: The Planning Inspectorate, National Infrastructure Directorate, Temple Quay House, Bristol BS1 6PN.

To make an appointment for inspection of the documents contact the Planning Inspectorate on 0303 444 5000 or email NIEnquiries@pins.gov.uk.