Airports National Policy Statement Review
The Department for Transport is conducting a review of the Airports National Policy Statement (NPS), a strategic planning document that guides major airport infrastructure development in the UK. The review is active and ongoing, with engagement updates issued in February 2026, and must address legal robustness following the Finch judgment on environmental assessment of emissions and ensure alignment with ports NPS revision.
Equality assessment for the proposed Airports National Policy Statement
Assessment of potential equality impacts of the policy set out in the proposed Airports National Policy Statement.
Habitats regulations assessment for the proposed Airports National Policy Statement
Assessment of potential habitat impacts of the policy set out in the proposed Airports National Policy Statement.
Health impact analysis for the proposed Airports National Policy Statement
Analysis of potential health impacts of the policy set out in the proposed Airports National Policy Statement.