Locals protested: A new, glamorous Ocean House would create too much traffic and noise.

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Campaigners said plans to increase passenger capacity at the airport would create too much traffic and noise and damage quality of life.

BBC: Say No to Luton Expansion

The concerns are that plans to increase the capacity from about 9.5 million passengers a year would create too much traffic and noise, significantly damaging residents' "quality of life".

BBC: Artist's impression of the new look Luton Airport