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Draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement

Seeking views on the draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) 2023 and accompanying documents.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

Detail

We are seeking views on revisions to the National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS). The NNNPS covers the strategic road and rail networks and strategic rail freight interchanges (SRFIs).

The NNNPS needs to be reviewed to ensure that it remains fit for purpose in supporting the government’s commitments for appropriate development of infrastructure for strategic road, rail and rail freight interchanges.

The current NNNPS was designated in 2014. The principal purpose of this consultation is to identify whether the draft revised national policy statement presented is fit for purpose. This means whether it provides a suitable framework to support decision making for nationally significant infrastructure road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange projects.

This consultation also seeks views on the following, which have been carried out in relation to the draft NNNPS:

appraisal of sustainability
habitats regulations assessment

Documents

Draft National Networks National Policy Statement consultation document Draft national policy statement for national networks (web version)application/pdf Habitats regulation assessmentapplication/pdf Appraisal of sustainability non-technical summaryapplication/pdf Appraisal of sustainabilityapplication/pdf Appraisal of sustainability appendix 1: development of alternativesapplication/pdf Appraisal of sustainability appendix 2: scoping reportapplication/pdf Appraisal of sustainability appendix 3: assessment of consultation draft NNNPSapplication/pdf Draft national policy statement for national networks (large print version)application/pdf Draft national policy statement for national networks (print version)application/pdf Draft national policy statement for national networks (print cover)application/pdf Government response to the public consultation on the draft National Networks National Policy Statementapplication/pdf