" To continue operating EU-registered aircraft, you may seek a licence validation from any of the EASA Competent Authorities, which would be valid for aircraft registered in any EASA Member State."
With only 9 Aircraft a Gatwick base is unlikely in the near future and there is no long term prospect with the LC LH model. Best option would be for pilots to get validations and work abroad..
The concept of AOC outside of Norway to circumvent strict labour laws should ring alarm bells, sadly folks never learn.