Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many complaints have been received by the relevant authorities on aircraft noise in Havering.

My Department does not monitor individual aviation noise complaints by location; as complaints should be directed towards, and addressed by, the relevant airport.

The Government sets noise-related restrictions at the noise-designated airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) and ensures these airports assess their noise impacts on an annual basis. In the case of Heathrow Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority produces summer noise exposure contours. These inform Government of the areas most significantly affected by aircraft movements from Heathrow, and therefore those communities most likely to suffer aircraft noise-related health outcomes which should be prioritised by policy interventions.

As for other airports, such as London City, restrictions are set locally, usually through the planning system. It is the responsibility of the local planning authority to conduct any necessary noise assessment and to enforce any restrictions.