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CAGNE Launches Legal Battle Against Gatwick Expansion

10/17/2025

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The Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) has begun a legal challenge to Gatwick Airport's expansion, opposing a second runway.
They allege the government's approval process was flawed and failed to assess greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts.
CAGNE has sent a pre-action protocol letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, threatening a judicial review if consent is not revoked, while crowdfunding the action.

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Story summary

The Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) has begun a legal challenge to Gatwick Airport's expansion, opposing a second runway.
They allege the government's approval process was flawed and failed to assess greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts.
CAGNE has sent a pre-action protocol letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, threatening a judicial review if consent is not revoked, while crowdfunding the action.