Heathrow expansion and aircraft noise

Heathrow is a 'designated airport'. This means that the Government effectively controls how the airport may operate in terms of numbers of flights, when it can open and how many flights are permitted. All designated airports have, by law, to establish a local consultative committee.

Wandsworth is one of a number of local authorities represented on the Heathrow Consultative Committee (HACC). It also includes airport representatives and others from the travel industry and passenger groups. If you would like to learn more about what the committee does visit their website at www.lhr-acc.org.