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Written question asked by Mike Martin (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 3 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Mike Kane (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Stansted Airport: Noise

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the penalties are when the LAeq noise contour threshold at Stansted Airport is exceeded; and who enforces those noise restrictions.

Answer

Stansted Airport’s noise contour limit has been set through a local planning agreement. Enforcement of local planning conditions at Stansted Airport is a matter for the local authority, Uttlesford District Council.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21856
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Noise Stansted Airport
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk