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Abandon the Policy of discriminatory concentration of flightpaths.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
More people are adversely affected by aircraft noise in the UK than in any other country in Europe (3). The number of people in the UK seriously impacted by aircraft noise has grown in recent years as the industry has concentrated flight paths. Allowing more frequent and lower flyovers.
Gatwick https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34805324
Heathrow http://www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2015/10/22/independent-report-finds-that-twickenham-teddington-are-being-subjected-to-increased-levels-of-aircraft-noise-disruption/
http://www.aef.org.uk/uploads/Aircraft-Noise-and-Public-Health-the-evidence-is-loud-and-clear-final-reportONLINE.pdf
Heathrow http://www.teddingtonactiongroup.com/2015/10/22/independent-report-finds-that-twickenham-teddington-are-being-subjected-to-increased-levels-of-aircraft-noise-disruption/
http://www.aef.org.uk/uploads/Aircraft-Noise-and-Public-Health-the-evidence-is-loud-and-clear-final-reportONLINE.pdf
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Timeline
| 16 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jul 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.