Heathrow expansion: next steps for promoters
Outlines next stage of Heathrow expansion plans, including what Heathrow Airport Limited and the Arora Group/Heathrow West Limited need to do as promoters of expansion proposals still under consideration.
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The Transport Secretary has today (22 October 2025) launched a review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), which will provide the framework within which any future Heathrow expansion will be considered.
Following an invitation for potential promoters to submit proposals to deliver a third runway to inform the ANPS review. The Transport Secretary has confirmed 2 schemes remain under active consideration.
Promoters Heathrow Airport Limited and the Arora Group/Heathrow West Limited have been asked to share additional details on their plans by 12 November 2025 to clarify associated impacts for investors, affected communities and businesses. This is so government can make an informed decision on which single scheme should inform the remainder of the ANPS review.