Policy paper

Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement

The draft HENPS provides the basis for decision making on any development consent application for a new Northwest Runway at Heathrow Airport.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 18 June 2026

Documents

Proposed draft revision to the Airports National Policy Statement – to be known as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (web version)

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Proposed draft revision to the Airports National Policy Statement – to be known as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement: Annex A indicative scheme boundary map

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Proposed draft revision to the Airports National Policy Statement – to be known as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement: Annex B indicative scheme masterplan

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Proposed draft revision to the Airports National Policy Statement – to be known as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (large print version)

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Proposed draft revision to the Airports National Policy Statement – to be known as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (print version)

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Proposed draft revision to the Airports National Policy Statement – to be known as the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (print cover)

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Details

Since the designation of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) in 2018, significant global, policy and legislative changes have occurred. Changes to the National Policy Statement (NPS) process have also been introduced through the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, requiring NPSs to be reviewed and updated at least every 5 years.

The government is reviewing the 2018 ANPS to reflect these changes and ensure it aligns with the government’s four tests for Heathrow expansion on:

• air quality
• climate change
• economic growth across the country
• noise

This review was launched in a ministerial statement on 22 October 2025.

Published 18 June 2026