London Gatwick Airport has responded to a High Court ruling that upheld the UK Government’s decision to grant planning approval for its Northern Runway project.
The legal challenge had questioned the lawfulness of the approval process for the airport’s proposed infrastructure expansion. The High Court’s decision means the development consent granted by ministers remains in place, allowing the project to proceed through the next stages of planning and delivery.
A spokesperson for London Gatwick Airport said the ruling confirms the Government’s decision and provides clarity for the project’s future development. The airport said it will continue progressing its plans and will provide further details in due course.
A London Gatwick spokesperson said:We are pleased with today’s High Court ruling to uphold the Government’s careful decision to grant planning approval for our Northern Runway Project. Our exciting plans will deliver significant business, tourism and trade benefits for the UK, including 14,000 new jobs and a £1bn boost to the economy every year. This is a victory for common sense. We now look forward to turning our plans into reality and will announce further details in due course.
The Northern Runway project is intended to increase operational capacity at London Gatwick Airport, with proposals including the routine use of the existing northern runway alongside the main runway. The airport has previously stated that the scheme is expected to support economic activity through increased aviation capacity, with projections including job creation and wider supply chain benefits.
Following the court’s decision, the airport reiterated that it plans to move forward with preparations for delivery, subject to the remaining regulatory and planning requirements.
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