The West Sussex airport is set to move its emergency runway 12 metres north, enabling it to be used for narrow-bodied planes such as Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s.
Ms Alexander backed the scheme as a “no-brainer” for economic growth, a Government source said, suggesting flights could take off from the new full runway before 2029.
The Planning Inspectorate initially rejected the airport’s application and earlier this year recommended Ms Alexander should approve the project if the changes were made.
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A Government source said: “The Transport Secretary has cleared Gatwick expansion for take-off.
“This Government has taken unprecedented steps to get this done, navigating a needlessly complex planning system, which our reforms will simplify in future.
“Any airport expansion must be delivered in line with our legally binding climate change commitments and meet strict environmental requirements.”
Residents told The i Paper that it would be “devastating”, worsen noise pollution, exacerbate traffic congestion and cause environmental damage.
Additional reporting by Press Association.
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