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.
Seeks views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports (2025).
Seeks views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports (2025).
In response to: Proposed amendments to the existing national policy statement for ports
Seeks views on government’s proposals for reform to the airport slot allocation system in the UK.
Seeks views on government’s proposals for reform to the airport slot allocation system in the UK.
Seeking views on updating Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (circular 02/2013).
Seeking views on updating Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (circular 02/2013).
Seeking views on updating Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (circular 02/2013).
Seeking views on the impact of changes to the draft Airport National Policy Statement made since the previous consultation.
Seeking views on the impact of changes to the draft Airport National Policy Statement made since the previous consultation.
Seeking views on the impact of changes to the draft Airport National Policy Statement made since the previous consultation.
Seeking views on the planning policy framework which the applicant for a north-west runway at Heathrow Airport would have to comply with.
Seeking views on the planning policy framework which the applicant for a north-west runway at Heathrow Airport would have to comply with.
Seeking views on the planning policy framework which the applicant for a north-west runway at Heathrow Airport would have to comply with.