New rules will govern how many overnight flights are allowed for the three years after October next year when the current “regime” comes to an end.

The consultation also affects Gatwick, Luton and Stansted.

Hundreds of thousands of people live under the Heathrow flight path.

But a similar consultation last year received less than 500 responses.

People who want to take part can email, fill out the online consultation or put their views in writing.

Email: night.flights@dft.gov.uk

Or write to:

Night Flights consultation
Airport Policy – 4th Floor
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 4DR