Heathrow Airport’s proposed third runway could increase flight numbers to 720,000 per year—nearly 2,000 flights a day. While promoted as an economic opportunity, the expansion poses serious risks for individuals with tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia, and other forms of sound sensitivity.
Although some mitigations are planned (e.g. no night flights, limited hours, rotating runways), they fail to reflect the lived reality of those most affected. For noise-sensitive individuals, even “quiet” periods can bring stress, disturbed sleep, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of isolation.
Our article explores these often-overlooked consequences through personal interviews and public health analysis. Those we spoke with described intense physical and emotional reactions to environmental noise—especially aircraft sounds. The mere anticipation of noise was sometimes more distressing than the noise itself. Many feel ignored by planners, excluded from consultations, and trapped in homes that no longer offer peace.
We Need Your Voice
We are now gathering data through a short, anonymous questionnaire using two scientifically validated tools:
We invite:
📩 To take part, please email us at: admin@hashirtinnitusclinic.com
Your insights will help expose what policy is missing and ensure the article serves as a powerful advocacy piece for those affected by noise—but rarely heard.
