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Yes it is OK at LGW, so long as it is below the HBO limits and you don't take a large bag through with you. If they have the machines switched on, I think they are programmed for it too.
For the sake of anyone researching this, this facility works at LHR, LGW and all domestic sectors. I have a feeling it doesn't at LCY, and I would welcome any reports from the last 6 months or so, but they are OK with gate check. Outstations generally only allow it for sure if there is the usual email/text prompt, though usually they're OK with gate checking.