Decision on adding capacity at Heathrow airport

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In the 2003 Air Transport White Paper, the Government set out its support - in principle - for a third runway at Heathrow airport, subject to meeting strict local environmental conditions and on public transport access. 

The Secretary of State has now announced his decisions following consultation, the details of which are set out below.

Enquiries: If you have any enquiries relating to the decisions following consultation please call 0207 944 2071 or email heathrowconsultation@dft.gsi.gov.uk.

Documents: Please find below a list of the documents relating to the decisions. The file size of these documents is large. If you experience any difficulty viewing these files please save the file first to your local drive before opening it. Right click on the link and select Save Target As (IE) or Save Link As (Firefox).

Paper copies of the material and a CD containing all documents can be obtained by calling 0300 123 1102 or by emailing Dftinf@capita.co.uk.

Foreign language translations of documents relating to the decision on ‘Adding Capacity at Heathrow Airport’ are available on request. Please email heathrowconsultation@dft.gsi.gov.uk supplying your name and postal address stating the language that you require.

Heathrow Residents Meeting – Questions and Answers

Questions and answers from a meeting between the Department for Transport Ministerial team and Heathrow MPs, along with representatives from their constituencies.

Published:
16 June 2009

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: Decisions following consultation

Document outlining Secretary of State's decisions following consultation on adding capacity at Heathrow airport.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: Report on consultation responses

Detica report providing analysis of responses received to the Adding capacity at Heathrow airport consultation and the subsequent Equalities Impact Assessment (EqIA) consultation.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: Impact Assessment

This Impact Assessment updates the consultation stage Impact Assessment which was published in November 2007 as part of the Adding capacity at Heathrow airport consultation.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: Equalities Impact Assessment

An Equalties Impact Assessment of a proposed extension to Heathrow airport carried out by Scott Wilson on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: 2008 Landscape Appraisal

Scott Wilson report on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment of a proposed Runway 3 development for Heathrow airport.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: R3 and Mixed Mode Costs (2008)

This report sets out an independent assessment carried out by Scott Wilson of the capital cost of the expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: 2008 Historic Environment Appraisal

A Historic Environment Appraisal of a proposed extension to Heathrow airport carried out by Scott Wilson on behalf of the department for Transport.

Monetisation of air quality impacts for future Heathrow scenarios

This study presents the results of analysis carried by AEA Energy and Environment on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: 2008 Biodiversity Appraisal

An assessment carried out by Scott Wilson Ltd of the possible biodiversity implications of three options for the expansion of Heathrow airport.

Postcode search

This 'postcode search' facility is indicative and should be used only as a guide. It covers the area around Heathrow airport and enables you to find out how changes supported by the Government affect noise levels in your locality.

For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.