Heathrow has launched a public consultation on new proposals for its next Noise Action Plan which will aim to deliver quieter nights and quieter flights for local residents.
Heathrow is a great asset to the local area, providing high quality jobs, business opportunities and outreach within the community. The airport also recognises and works to mitigate some of the negative impacts its operation can have on those who live closest, as part of our role as being a responsible neighbour.
Getting local resident feedback on the new proposals in our latest Noise Action Plan will help us deliver a plan that works best for our communities.
The new plan will be introduced in 2024 and will run until 2028. It is designed to focus on measures to improve the wellbeing of communities, by increasing actions to help reduce the impact of noise. Included are proposals that will help reduce sleep disturbance from night flights, like the Quiet Night Charter and better management of night-time ground noise.
Quality jobs
Becky Coffin, Director of Communities and Sustainability, Heathrow said: “As the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow is an asset for West London’s economy. The airport provides quality jobs to over 35,000 people in our five local boroughs alone. But we know that those communities closest to the airport also experience the negative impacts of noise which is why we’re updating our Noise Action Plan with a new set of proposals to make flights and nights quieter for local residents over the next five years. We hope local residents will offer their feedback on our proposals so that we can get the best plan that works for communities.”
Heathrow’s mission to reduce noise disturbance for local communities and neighbours is key to the Heathrow 2.0 Sustainability Plan, which sets out how the airport will take a leading role in ensuring the communities in the surrounding area can be a great place to live and work.
