Exeter airport predicted current noise levels and for 2015
… The forecast daytime contours for 2015 shown in diagram 8.20 are similar in shape to those for 2006 but are slightly greater in size. This is to be expected as they assume no change in the flight routes but an increased level of activity of around 50% in aircraft movements. …
… 8.101. The running of aircraft engines at high power levels for test and maintenance purposes currently gives rise to noticeable levels of ground noise around the vicinity of the Airport and this activity has produced some complaints from local residents. …
… 8.149. Potential receptors of noise, visual and light impacts associated with the Airport’s ground operations have been identified to include nearby residential properties, commercial premises and adjacent roads. Whilst the predicted significance of these impacts is minor, landscape management can have a positive role in mitigating any negative effects. We will seek to minimise these potential impacts through sensitive site layout, screening and lighting management, also taking into account the future impacts upon the significant developments that are planned for the sites surrounding the Airport. Future planning applications will make provision for screening of airport activities.
East Devon Watch 
When pressed, at tonight’s council meeting, for even rough figures for the cost of the Knowle relocation, Cllr Diviani said that even rough budgetary figures were confidential (because they would weaken commercial negotiating position), so really we have no idea whether there is a business case or not.
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