£2.2bn Gatwick second runway decision delayed

The Government has requested additional time to review Gatwick Airport’s proposal for a second runway.
Northern Runway plan includes new terminal buildings and transport enhancement
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said that she was “minded to approve” the plans but today formally extended the deadline for a decision until the end of October.
She explained that the nine-month delay is necessary to evaluate certain environmental adjustments to the airport’s expansion pl