Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (Appellant/Claimant) v Secretary of State for Transport & Anr (Respondents/Defendants)
Tuesday 19 May 2026
By Appellant’s Notice dated 24 December 2025 the Appellants appeal a High Court decision of 8 December 2025 dismissing its judicial review claim and awarding costs and seek an order limiting recoverable costs.
The case concerns a judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision to approve the expansion of London Luton Airport from 19 to 32 million passengers annually, contrary to the Examining Authority’s recommendation.
The claimant challenged the lawfulness of the environmental assessment and decision‑making, but the High Court rejected all grounds, finding the decision lawful.