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Heathrow expansion: draft Airports National Policy Statement

Seeking views on the planning policy framework which the applicant for a north-west runway at Heathrow Airport would have to comply with.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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The government believes that the need for additional capacity in the south-east of England is best met by a new north-west runway at Heathrow Airport.

The planning policy framework which the applicant for a north-west runway at Heathrow Airport would have to comply with in order to get development consent is set out in the draft Airports National Policy Statement.

We are seeking your views on the draft Airports National Policy Statement.

If you have comments about the consultation process, please contact the independent consultation adviser.

Consultation information events

We are also holding consultation information events. At the events you can speak to officials and ask about the Heathrow expansion and the draft Airports National Policy Statement.

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Heathrow expansion: draft Airports National… · Order Paper · Order Paper