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ARTICLE · 12 NOVEMBER 2026

What Should You Do If Affected By Heathrow's Third Runway?

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Heathrow Airport is advancing plans for a third runway through a Development Consent Order application, raising significant concerns for property owners, businesses, and public authorities about property interference, environmental impacts, and operational disruption. Early engagement in the pre-application consultation process is critical for stakeholders to influence project design, secure favorable relocation terms, and protect their interests before prime opportunities are claimed.

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Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce
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Many are concerned about the impacts of the Heathrow third runway proposal, which is now being progressed again. It is important to engage early and Freeths can advise and assist you to achieve the best outcome.

Heathrow's third runway

Heathrow Airport and the UK Government are now focusing again on the medium to long term shortfall in runway capacity in the south-east of England, with confidence improving in the aviation sector following the catastrophic effect of the pandemic.

A Heathrow third runway remains the principal solution supported by the Government. Heathrow Airport has reinstigated work on preparing a Development Consent Order (DCO) application to seek the Secretary of State for Transport’s approval for the project under the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects legislation. Heathrow Airport is carrying out further pre-application consultation.

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