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<p>The Airports National Policy Statement, which set out Government’s policy on the
need for new airport capacity in the South East of England and the preferred location
and scheme to deliver new capacity, was overwhelmingly approved by MPs in June of
last year.</p><p> </p><p>To accompany the Airports National Policy Statement, an Appraisal
of Sustainability was also published after being consulted upon, which assessed the
three expansion schemes shortlisted by the independent Airports Commission in 2015,
including the Gatwick scheme and the preferred Heathrow North West runway scheme.</p><p>
</p><p>Amongst other things, the Appraisal of Sustainability assessed the effect of
each scheme on community viability, including housing and community facilities, indirect
and cumulative effects, and any disproportionate impacts on any individual social
group. The Airports National Policy Statement, and all accompanying documents – including
extensive analysis, are available online.</p>
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