The results of this review should be published before or alongside the refreshed ANPS and before any further substantial airport expansion projects are underway. This is crucial to enable proper scrutiny. Failure to do so could put the Government and any airport expansion projects at risk of legal challenge which would increase costs, delays and introduce greater uncertainty. (Recommendation, Paragraph 116) 48

The results of this review should be published before or alongside the refreshed ANPS and before any further substantial airport expansion projects are underway. This is crucial to enable proper scrutiny. Failure to do so could put the Government and any airport expansion projects at risk of legal challenge which would increase costs, delays and introduce greater uncertainty. (Recommendation, Paragraph 116) 48 Type: conclusion | Number: 29 | Response status: accepted Government response: As set out in response to recommendation 13, the ANPS review will consider relevant changes that have taken place since 2018, including those relating to climate and environmental targets. Any amendments to the ANPS and associated assessments will be subject to consultation by summer 2026 under the