London Gatwick’s planning application to bring the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway, has been accepted for detailed examination by the UK’s Planning Inspectorate. 

By accepting London Gatwick’s application, the Planning Inspectorate – acting on behalf of the Government – has demonstrated it is satisfied that the airport’s consultation was conducted properly and that the application can progress to the examination phase. 

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Ahead of the examination, the public – including local residents – will be able to register with the Planning Inspectorate to become an ‘interested party’. This will enable them to participate and provide their views and feedback on the proposals during examination.   

 Tim Norwood, Chief Planning Officer, London Gatwick, said: “We are pleased that the application to take forward our Northern Runway plans has been accepted by the Planning Inspectorate and will now progress to the examination stage of the DCO planning process.  

 “In coming weeks, the airport will let residents and other stakeholders know how they can register their interest in taking part in the examination stage of the planning process, so they can submit comments and feedback on our important proposals.“