Indeed, exactly the same around LHR, but to such an extent that it is actually impinging on the nation's economy and prosperity.
Sometimes airport expansion has to happen, so generous compensation must be paid.
Having said that, there appears to be a tendency not to pay adequate attention to the circumstances and how they might change, when buying a house near an airport, main road, railway, pub, nightclub, busy town centr, etc.. If one buys in these locations, it is patently obvious that it won't be particularly quiet.
Last edited by Fairdealfrank; 17th Nov 2012 at 18:33.