Say NO to Luton Airport Expansion

Everyone knows that aviation has been knocked back as a result of the pandemic. But the 2021 accounts of Luton Rising give rise to serious concerns over use of public money, as we explain.

Last December, Luton Council controversially agreed to legitimise 3 years of noise condition breaches by Luton Airport. In September, government planning inspectors will shine a light on that decision.

This application seeks to legitimise unlawful breach of noise control conditions put in place to protect local residents. We have fought for years to oppose it and protect the planning controls.

Luton Airport’s owner wants massive further capacity expansion, which would have huge environmental impacts on the entire area. Find out more about their potentially devastating plan.

The exhibition events played like a visit to a used-car showroom – lots of polished sales-talk, but a real shock when you open the bonnet. We provide brief comments on the consultation questions.

Communities had until 4th April to oppose this plan through the consultation. Here we provide detailed comments on the consultation questions and the scale of the environmental impact proposed.

It’s essential to understand the planning process. We can help you present your views in a way which will count. This page explains how a Development Consent Order works..

Many people received a smoothly produced sales leaflet. It didn’t mention the huge cost to the environment and quality of life in this whole area. We expose the impacts of their plan.

“The government has said aviation emissions need to be addressed at national level – it’s not for airports to look into that.” Chilling words from Luton Rising as it sidesteps any responsibility…