Department for Transport
25 November 2025
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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Government has identified the scheme promoted by Heathrow Airport Ltd as the scheme to take forward in informing the ongoing review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS). Any resulting proposed amendment to the ANPS, along with any other proposed amendments, will be subject to public consultation.
The Transport Secretary launched a review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) on 22 October 2025, 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 confirmed that 2 schemes remained under active consideration.
Promoters Heathrow Airport Limited and the Arora Group/Heathrow West Limited were asked to share additional details on their plans by 12 November 2025 to clarify associated impacts for investors, affected communities and businesses. This was so government could make an informed decision on a scheme to inform the remainder of the ANPS review.
Heathrow expansion: next steps for promoters - GOV.UK - 25 Nov 2025
