Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the Heathrow Noise Action Plan Consultation.

The Environmental Health Regulatory Officer, Strategic Planning Manager, and The Group Head – Place, Protection and Prosperity presented an update on the response to the Heathrow Noise Action Plan Consultation.

The Committee queried whether there would be any penalty for Heathrow missing any targets in the Action Plan and were advised that there would not be any penalty imposed.

The Committee asked for clarification between Chapter 4 aircraft and Chapter 14 aircraft. The Committee were informed that Chapter 14 planes would be 7 Db quieter than Chapter 4 ones.

The Committee noted the update.