'My home shakes': Flight path resident question grant scheme

At a recent meeting of Clydebank East Community Council (CECC), recipients of the Noise Insulation Scheme have criticised the programme, which could offer them up to £5000 in grants to protect their homes from aircraft noise.

Around 650 homes are eligible for the funds, which are to be delivered through case-by-case inspections of properties.

A map has been devised by airport bosses showing qualifying areas.

(Image: Glasgow Airport) However, the validity of the map was questioned at the meeting over claims that aircraft come in up to five different paths to the runway.

One resident said: “The contour map doesn’t include me, it’s just been computer-generated, it’s useless.

“Half of Whitecrook isn’t in it.”

A second chimed in: "There are five different routes, and the planes come down in different places.

"They keep changing routes, so we can't complain."

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All properties which are eligible are set to receive correspondence on the scheme, and a surveyor will be arranged to attend the property and conduct a full assessment.

The surveyor will recommend what acoustic treatments are required for the works, and it is understood that the airport will appoint a contractor.

Chair of CECC, Joe Henry, says he hears his own house "shales" when planes fly overhead. 

He said: “More and more people are complaining about the aircraft noise. We have been campaigning for years on this.

“There should be an 11pm curfew so people can get a sleep. The noise is up to 73 decibels.

“We are going to have to challenge the contour map. My home shakes, you would think they are landing in your home. It’s horrendous."

Councillor Lauren Oxley for Waterfront ward, said: “I’ve been advised the scheme has been approved by Glasgow Airport and will have a phased rollout.

“This includes a grant of up to £5000."

Glasgow Airport say they aim to minimise disruption. (Image: Newsquest) A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: "Glasgow Airport remains committed to supporting communities affected by aircraft noise. Our Noise Insulation Scheme uses annually updated flight data to identify homes most impacted, based on UK Government guidance.