We have an extensive network of members covering areas to the east, west, north and south of the airport concerned with the totality of aircraft noise produced by arrivals and departures, environmental issues, airspace and surface access for Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
In addition to our local objectives, CAGNE is active in the wider issues of UK airspace, and the environmental damage that Aviation causes to Climate Change and air quality worldwide.
Route 4 Consultation – Deadline 28 April 2026 Submit responses to: LGWairspace.Rte4@gatwickairport.com Details: http://www.route4acp.co.uk/ CAGNE is an independent, non-political aviation community and environmental group representing Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and as such responds to the
Serious concerns have been raised about the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport, with warnings that the project could expose the local economy to renewed instability, while worsening housing pressures and climate impacts. In a statement
CAGNE has sent the comments below for the “National Planning Policy Framework consultation”, https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-frameworkproposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Email: PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk Deadline 10th March Strengthening the NPPF: Addressing Cumulative Emissions, Aviation Noise and Air Quality Our comments are here: https://cagne.org/wp-content/uploads/CAGNE-response-to-NPPF-10.3.26.pdf
Route 4 airspace change consultation – Deadline 28th April 2026 This is the departure route that heads west and turns northeast. Consultation at: http://www.route4acp.co.uk/ Email address for questions: LGWairspace.Rte4@gatwickairport.com CAGNE is holding a Route 4
Links and advice on how to complain to Gatwick, your local MP and others
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Gatwick announced plans to rebuild the emergency runway as a second runway by the back door. The public consultation is your only chance to oppose this climate change and noise disaster.
How you can respond to the various official aviation consultations.
CAGNE run an aviation forum for Parish Councils in Sussex & Surrey.
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We strive to ensure that every possible effort is made by Gatwick, Government and the aviation industry to minimise aircraft noise and its impact on local communities.
We strive to achieve fact-based, fair and reasonable distribution of aircraft, thus ensuring fair and reasonably shared noise – NOT moving noise from one community to another.
A list of useful links and contact information for Government, Aviation and Environmental organisations.
We have collated a concise list that helps explain the plethora of jargon and technical language used in the aerospace industry.
See live tracks of planes. Ideal if you want the flight details of a flight you want to complain about or investigate flight tracks.
