Annex II Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of noise-related operating restrictions

The cost-effectiveness of envisaged noise-related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of the following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms:

1. (1)

   the anticipated noise benefit of the envisaged measures, now and in the future;

2. (2)

   the safety of aviation operations, including third-party risks;

3. (3)

   the capacity of the airport;

4. (4)

   any effects on the F1United Kingdom aviation network.

In addition, competent authorities may take due account of the following factors:

1. (1)

   the health and safety of local residents living in the vicinity of the airport;

2. (2)

   environmental sustainability, including interdependencies between noise and emissions;

3. (3)

   any direct, indirect or catalytic employment and economic effects.