Comments for SOPAQ

Comment on Welcome by John Chittock

John Chittock — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:10:41 +0000

Thank you for taking this initiative and I will add my views on the nats website. One point not mentioned: decibel levels are not really relevant because even pigeons at 6.00am in the country can make a great deal of noise – it is relative noise that is important; I have lived in Gower Street, London for 40years with bedroom facing the road – no double glazing – but in an environment that is already noisy, you get used to it; but in the peace and calm of the country, even persistent dogs barking or gas scaring guns can be very stressful. So specific decibel levels are meaningless in a very peaceful environment – low noise levels in peaceful rural areas can be just as upsetting; indeed noticeable and persistent noise of any kind regardless of its decibel count.

Comment on Sample Letter to NATS by Ron Ambridge

Ron Ambridge — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:20:37 +0000

Many thanks for bringing my attention to this horror !
Shouldn’t NATS have given me notice ?
When do the objections need to be submitted by ?

Isn’t it true aircraft may jettison unspent fuel whilst stacking and preparing to land. Isn’t this practice more damaging to the environment than noise. If so shouldn’t this be referred to within the letters of objection ?
As someone who has young children this alarming health hazard worries me more than anything else.

Does the Stop Stansted Airport lobby group have more examples of letters of objection we can look at ? They have been lobbying for quite some time and will have comprehensive arguments to use to object to the changed flight paths ? Do you have contacts within that group ? If not can we make them ?

Comment on Sample Letter to NATS by Gladys Jones

Gladys Jones — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:59:39 +0000

Increase in air traffic is counter to the whole campaign to reduce emmisions which endanger life on the planet.

While as individuals we are continually asked to take measures which will have a positive effect, however small, in a move to ’save the planet’. It would seem we have to accept others can do what they choose.

If there are no additional flights people will adjust their wants to what is available. A positive move. There would be no need for expansion, no need to create new
routes and as a result all will benefit.

I strongly oppose the stacking of aircraft over West Suffolk and East Cambridgeshire in the interests not just of the residents of this area but in the interests of all people in this country and beyond.

Comment on How will the proposals affect you? by Sue Baron

Sue Baron — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:21:53 +0000

I spent many hours looking for Blogs and phoning newspapers to find out what was happening when this change was announced. Further I wrote to my MP Richard Spring and contacted his office on what I needed to do, since no other information was available at the time – no response what so ever was forthcoming.

Now I thank you for the handouts that have pointed me to your site. I sincerely hope that your efforts are not to late and indeed your timing is right given teh labour parties hammering.

Im disgusted with this move, and to be frank I think its just another hammering by teh Labour party towards people who live in the Country.

I originate from Birmingham, and by living in that area I accepted that the noise from planes was part of every day life – so why should I moan. People who live in towns have the same amount of choices as anyone else. Live with it or get out.