Gatwick draws up new plans to tackle road congestion and allow second runway

Airport says government requirement for 54% of passengers to get there on public transport is unworkableBusiness live latest updatesGatwick is drawing up alternative proposals to tackle congestion on roads around the airport in an attempt to keep its second runway plan alive, against planning inspectors’ advice.The government said in February it was “minded to approve” expansion of London’s second biggest airport, but with noise and public transport usage conditions. Continue reading...

Mar 20, 2025 - 16:32
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Gatwick draws up new plans to tackle road congestion and allow second runway

Airport says government requirement for 54% of passengers to get there on public transport is unworkable

Gatwick is drawing up alternative proposals to tackle congestion on roads around the airport in an attempt to keep its second runway plan alive, against planning inspectors’ advice.

The government said in February it was “minded to approve” expansion of London’s second biggest airport, but with noise and public transport usage conditions. Continue reading...