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ARTICLE · 16 JUNE 2025

Revised Ports National Policy Statement Out For Consultation

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The UK Government is consulting on a revised Ports National Policy Statement (NPS), updating the 2012 version to reflect changes in legislation, trade, technology...

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Francis Tyrrell
Francis Tyrrell

The UK Government is consulting on a revised Ports National Policy Statement (NPS), updating the 2012 version to reflect changes in legislation, trade, technology, and climate priorities. The draft NPS reaffirms the need for significant port capacity expansion over 30 years, supporting trade, offshore energy, and regional economies, with a presumption in favour of development. Key updates address decarbonisation, biodiversity net gain, marine net gain, air quality, and resilience. However, it lacks clarity on infrastructure for Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) and alignment with the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. Criticism includes outdated references and insufficient guidance on navigating complex environmental regulations. Stakeholders have until 29 July 2025 to provide feedback.

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