Heathrow, consultation on Noise Action Plan, called to act on…
People around Heathrow are being asked to respond to a public consultation on how to limit noise disturbance coming from the Airport. Its Noise Action Plan 2024-28 is, in theory, trying to devise a strategy for how it aims to limit disturbance caused to those living nearby. The strategy is required by law, and the Airport administration is currently running a consultation on its proposals. It aims to develop a preferential night route trial for planes aimed at providing predictable periods of respite from night operations. It also proposes work on a Noise Insulation Scheme (NIS), which provides noise insulation for households and community buildings, with first beneficiaries set to be contacted this October. The West Windsor Residents Association (WWRA) which has concerns about the health impacts of the noise and sleep disturbance caused, which cause more illness, earlier death, reduced work performance, and impaired learning. WWRA councillor, Wisdom Da Costa, has encouraged people to report noise disturbances at night directly to Heathrow, which can be made using an online form, by email to noise@heathrow.com or by calling 0800 344844. .Tweet Consultation ends 17th July 2023. Heathrow says: “We would like your feedback on the proposed Noise Action Plan. Your comments will help our team shape the final proposal that is submitted to the Government for approval. You can share feedback using the form below, by emailing quieter@heathrow.com or writing to us: FREEPOST Noise Action Plan. The deadline for responding to the consultation is 23:55 on 17 July 2023. https://www.heathrow.com/company/about-heathrow/consultation/heathrow-noise-action-plan-consultation/Have-your-say Heathrow Airport called to act on noise disturbance 12th July 2023 By James Aldridge, Slough Observer Neighbours are being asked to respond to a public consultation on how to limit noise disturbance coming from Heathrow Airport. The airport east of Slough and Windsor, which is the biggest in the UK, is currently devising a strategy for how it aims to limit disturbance caused to those living nearby. This strategy, called the Noise Action Plan 2024-28, is required by law, and the Airport administration is currently running a consultation on its proposals. The Noise Action Plan itself is at https://www.heathrow.com/content/dam/heathrow/web/common/documents/company/about/consultation/Heathrow_Noise_Action_Plan_2024-2028-Consultation.pdf Measures proposed inclu
