Recently a number of residents have noticed an increase in low-flying planes. If you see planes you believe are in violation of the agreement with Biggin Hill Airport, you should report them on the Webtrak system as the airport is obliged to investigate complaints and take appropriate action. The following 7 June email extract from an Airport Monitoring Officer at Airport Consultation (LBB) is confirmation of illegal flights over Green Street Green High Street* and how to report them: "You are quite correct that BR6 6BQ* is within a Noise Sensitive Area (NSA). As such it should not be overflown below 2,000ft, unless under the instruction of Air Traffic Control or if it is unsafe not to do so. This is in keeping with the Noise Action Plan that was agreed when the extension of Biggin Hill Airport’s operating hours was agreed. It is worth noting that there are areas of Green Street Green to the west of the A21 that do not fall within the NSA. I would encourage you to directly report any aircraft you believe to be in violation of this commitment to Biggin Hill Airport using the Webtrak system (https://webtrak.emsbk.com/bqh2). It is important that the Airport is made aware of concerns and complaints that residents have, and they are obliged to investigate these complaints and take appropriate action. The Council monitors the complaints process as it has representatives on the Safety and Noise Abatement Review Board, Noise and Safety Sub-Committee and Airport Consultative Committee which have oversight of complaints. "
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