Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are progressing as the UK government launches public consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement.
The consultation invites businesses, communities and members of the public to comment on the draft, which is intended to guide future planning decisions on the project. The process will run for 10 weeks, closing on September 1.
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: “The publication of the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement represents something Britain has often found difficult in recent years: progress. We strongly welcome that the government has taken this next critical step. The UK cannot realise its full economic potential without an expanded Heathrow, and this is an important step towards delivering the capacity the country needs.
“Our plan is privately funded by some of the largest investors in the world, widely supported by businesses, trade unions and communities across the country, and it’s ready to go after years of scrutiny. We will now focus on securing planning permission and delivering this vital project,” added Woldbye.
