Gatwick Airport has received approval for a second runway, which could increase the airports capacity by 100 000 flights a year by the late 2030s.
The 2,2bn R51,9bn privately financed plan will involve moving the current northern runway as well as extending the size of the terminals.
Local campaigners and environmental groups are opposing the expansion due to the impact on surface transport, noise, housing provision and wastewater treatment, according to The Guardian . However, the airport says it has conducted thorough assessments of those issues.
