The Airports National Policy Statement fails to account for noise pollution. Whilst improvements have been seen in reducing the level of noise made by individual flights, more must be done to minimise the impact on those who live under and around flight paths. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58)

The Airports National Policy Statement fails to account for noise pollution. Whilst improvements have been seen in reducing the level of noise made by individual flights, more must be done to minimise the impact on those who live under and around flight paths. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58) Type: conclusion | Number: 11 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Government’s policy is to mitigate the impact of aviation noise as much as is practicable and realistic to do – limiting, and where possible reducing, its total adverse impacts on health and quality of life. The Government sets noise controls at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports. At other