In 2011 I read an article that Stobart might have to soundproof homes close to the airport if noise levels were too high. This was part of the planning permission for the runway extension.
LTNman
I see you use the world "could".- taken from your link. What's the point, unless the word "is" rather than could was used?.
Think you are right there. An average reading over 16 hours has no real meaning then. It won't be long before the locals start to question this.
About what?..I presume there was a planning stage and the "locals" knew what was involved.
LTNman..Read this:
Claims of noisy jets at Southend Airport are rejected by council
PEOPLE who protest about increased noise from
Southend Airport are confusing its flights with other airports, council chiefs claim.
Bosses at Southend Council said the number of complaints about aircraft noise was at roughly the same level as it had been before easyJet moved into the town in April.
Claims of noisy jets at Southend Airport are rejected by council (From Echo)
I know this is from July..but if anything, noise late September should be less than high summer.