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<p>Heathrow Airport Limited are currently undertaking a public consultation on their
plans to develop a Northwest Runway and associated infrastructure involving 40 events
and sending information to approximately 2.7 million households. This is a statutory
consultation, which should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the
Planning Act 2008 and associated legislation and guidance.</p><p> </p><p>The assessment
of the adequacy of the consultation, being conducted by Heathrow Airport Limited on
its expansion plans, is something which the Secretary of State would consider as part
of making a decision on whether or not to accept an application for development consent
by that company. In making that decision the Secretary of State is statutorily bound
to have regard to the consultation report accompanying the application, as well as
other matters, such as any responses from local authority consultees about the adequacy
of the consultation. That report has not been produced yet and the consultation is
ongoing.</p><p> </p><p>It would be premature to comment on the adequacy of Heathrow
Airport Limited’s consultation at this time, but it is something that would be carefully
considered in the event of an application for an order granting development consent
being made.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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