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.
In response to: Engagement during the Airports National Policy Statement review
How DfT ministers and officials will engage with stakeholders during the review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS).
An update on airport expansion and sustainable aviation.
Decision on reviewing the Airports National Policy Statement following requests made by stakeholders under the Planning Act 2008.
Research report and recommendations on a strategic network of general aviation aerodromes.
Reports on UK airport connectivity alongside wider economic and airline competition impacts, supporting documents for the Aviation 2050 consultation.
Setting out the relationship between the Department for Transport and Heathrow Airport Limited in relation to the proposed Heathrow north-west runway scheme.
How environmental issues were considered in the Airports National Policy Statement.
Government response to the Transport Committee conclusions and recommendations on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement.
A new north-west runway at Heathrow Airport is the preferred option to deliver airport expansion in the south-east.
Policy framework for expansion at Heathrow Airport and primary basis for decision making on any development consent application for a new north-west runway.