Airport Suppliers
24 Apr 2026
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced its draft decision on the regulatory treatment of early costs incurred by potential promoters of expansion at Heathrow airport.
The draft decision, which is now subject to statutory consultation, confirms the aviation regulator’s intention to allow Heathrow Airport Limited to recover efficient early costs incurred during 2025 and 2026, up to a cap of £320 million (2024 prices).
This would allow Heathrow Airport Limited to have the resources necessary to continue its work on expanding the airport. Early costs include planning and design costs which are needed to develop a credible expansion scheme at Heathrow, including preparation of material to support a future Development Consent Order application..
