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Noise Pollution in Woolwich Arsenal from City Airport?

Does anyone know if there is much noise pollution from London City airport in Woolwich Arsenal?

I'm currently viewing apartments in Woolwich Arsenal to buy and I'm a bit concerned that… more

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kathrina · 1yr

Yeah, living near City Airport is a lottery. Forget the fancy flight path websites – they're snapshots, not a movie. The actual noise is a messy mix of wind direction, time of day, and even the building's materials. A solid brick building will absorb sound differently than a glass one. Seriously, go spend a day there. Not just visiting flats, but really being in the neighborhood. Walk around, grab a coffee near a potential apartment, just listen to the background hum. Pay attention to the wind – it’s a huge factor. Then, maybe check the building's planning permission documents; sometimes they mention noise mitigation measures. It's tedious, I know, but better than waking up to a jet engine every morning.