The expansion of Gatwick Airport is a nationally significant airport project promoted by Gatwick Airport Limited.
The airport expansion project introduces a permanent second runway at Gatwick Airport, along with improvements to terminal buildings and taxiways. The scheme has been designed to enable Gatwick to accommodate up to 80 million passengers per year.
This is a significant scheme affecting many homeowners, landowners and businesses.
In June 2026 it was indicated that airplanes could be taking off from the new runway before 2030.
Gatwick airport have secured a development consent order, but have confirmed that no residential properties will be acquired compulsorily. However, affected residents may be entitled to claim compensation under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 for losses or adverse impacts arising from the use of the airport expansion scheme; residents may be able to make a claim under a “Noise Insultation Scheme” but in due course may qualify for Gatwick’s “Home Relocation Assistance Scheme”.
More information about the Gatwick airport expansion project is set out below.
Our specialist team can help you to understand your legal rights and remedies, with appropriate advice and action to ensure that the scheme does not unlawfully or unfairly prejudice you, your property and your financial interests.
We aim to deliver the best advice, the best service and the best outcome for our clients.
Our solicitors are members of the Compulsory Purchase Association and National Infrastructure, and are also recognised in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for their expertise in large schemes of this type.
Learn more about our expertise and the full range of support we provide.
For clients affected by this scheme we can offer the following fixed-fee packages:
| Summary Review | Bespoke Review and Evaluation | Need to Sell Review |
|---|---|---|
| An evaluation of your property and the scheme to help you understand the scheme, its likely progression and impact upon you and your likely remedies and/or appropriate next steps or potential action points. | An in-depth review which includes a bespoke letter of advice with a full title review, consideration of proposed scheme works (on your land and adjacent), potential mitigation measures, likely heads of claim/compensation, evidence required to support statutory claims and/or the making of representations (objections) and appropriate action points (what and when) to secure best outcomes. | A targeted review of your case to ascertain whether you have, or may have, a qualifying blight claim and/or are able to pursue a “sale under shadow” or discretionary purchase of your property – giving you a clear route map to “move on” with your life, notwithstanding the scheme. |
| Cost - £695 plus VAT | Cost - £1,895 plus VAT and disbursements | Cost from - £1,295 plus VAT and disbursements (pricing depending on factors to nature whether freehold-leasehold and title entries) |
| This package is best for: Those who are unsure how the scheme impacts them and/or want a summary of what their rights are now or may be in future. | This package is best for: Those who wish to proactively protect their position with clear bespoke advice as to what to do, how to do it and when. | This package is best for: Those who wish to sell or are currently struggling to sell their property because of the scheme. |
We have further fixed fee structures available in respect of prescribed tasks or further action points, which we will outline following initial advice to you.
The scheme has the following stages – (the current stage is implementation).
23 June 2026 – confirmation that further information regarding the scheme will be announced “in due course”.
On this scheme there are limited compulsory purchase powers given to Gatwick under the DCO. However, qualifying landowners may wish to note:
Further details are also available at the following websites:
If you have any concerns over the impact of the Gatwick airport expansion scheme on your land or property, or indeed any other compulsory purchase issue, our compulsory purchase orders solicitors are able to help.
Call us on 01206 593933 today to speak with one of our specialist CPO team. Or complete the form below.
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