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).
UIN: HCWS1093 Further to my Oral Statement to the House on 22 October, I am writing to update the House on the Government’s decision to identify the scheme promoted by Heathrow Airport Limited as the scheme to take forward in …
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
UIN: HCWS681 Today I am laying before Parliament the draft amended National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP).The extant NPSP was designated in 2012. It sets out the need for development of ports in England, and at reserved trust ports in …
UIN: HLWS680 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Mike Kane), has made the following Ministerial Statement:Today I am laying before Parliament the draft amended National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP).The extant NPSP was designated...
UIN: HCWS476 The Examining Authority’s report on the Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order application was received on 27 November 2024. Under section 107(1) of the Planning Act 2008, a decision must be made within 3 months of receipt of the …
UIN: HLWS472 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.The Examining Authority’s report on the Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order application was received on 27 November 2024...
An update on airport expansion and sustainable aviation.
UIN: HCWS397 I wish to update the House on the Government’s position regarding airport expansion and the transition to greener aviation.The Government recognises that air connectivity plays a vital role in supporting economic growth across the country, contributing £1...
UIN: HLWS392 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to update the House on the Government’s position regarding airport expansion and the transition to greener aviation.The...
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.
UIN: HCWS628 The Government is committed to a strong planning regime for nationally significant infrastructure which properly takes into account impacts on the natural environment, air quality and valued landscapes, and the views of local communities affected by devel...
UIN: HLWS617 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement:The Government is committed to a strong planning regime for nationally significant infrastructure which properly takes into accoun...
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).
UIN: HCWS251 The aviation sector is vital to our future as a global trading nation as well as playing a critical role in local economies and in the Government’s commitment to level up the economy. However, aviation noise can affect …
UIN: HLWS250 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Robert Courts) has made the following Ministerial Statement.The aviation sector is vital to our future as a global trading nation as well as playing a critical role in local …
Decision on reviewing the Airports National Policy Statement following requests made by stakeholders under the Planning Act 2008.
UIN: HCWS135 Our airports are national assets and their expansion is a core part of boosting our global connectivity. This in turn will drive economic growth for all parts of this country, connecting our nations and regions to international markets, …
UIN: HLWS129 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement:Our airports are national assets and their expansion is a core part of boosting our global connectivity. This in turn will …
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.
Assessment of potential equality impacts of the policy set out in the proposed Airports National Policy Statement.
Assessment of potential habitat impacts of the policy set out in the proposed Airports National Policy Statement.
Analysis of potential health impacts of the policy set out in the proposed Airports National Policy Statement.
Government response to the Transport Committee conclusions and recommendations on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement.
Seeking views on the impact of changes to the draft Airport National Policy Statement made since the previous consultation.
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.
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.
Order of Commitment Discharged 10:07:00 Moved by Lord Empey: That the order of commitment be discharged Lord Empey (UUP): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated …
Second Reading 10:06:00 Moved by Lord Empey: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Empey (UUP): My Lords, regional policies are designed to prevent, or at least reduce, economic decline in those areas of the country that …
First Reading 11:26:00 A Bill to amend the Airports Act 1986. The Bill was introduced by Lord Empey, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Second Reading 13:14:00 Moved by Lord Empey: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Empey: My Lords, as noble Lords will recall, I raised this issue last March, in the previous Session, and we then discussed the issues …
First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to amend the Airports Act 1986. The Bill was introduced by Lord Empey, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Second Reading 10:06:00 Moved By Lord Empey: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Empey: My Lords, successive Governments have, for many years, implemented regional policies. These policies have been designed to prevent, or at least reduce, economic …
First Reading 15:36:00 A Bill to make provision to amend the Airports Act 1986. The Bill was introduced by Lord Empey, read a first time and ordered to be printed.