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<p>The Airports National Policy Statement was designated as government policy in June
2018 following the overwhelming support of MPs, but the Government is clear that expansion
cannot come at any cost.</p><p> </p><p>The Airports National Policy Statement includes
strict requirements that must be met, covering a range of environmental impacts from
water and soil quality to biodiversity and habitats. For example, permission will
only be granted if an applicant for development consent can demonstrate that the scheme
would not materially impact the UK’s ability to meet its carbon reduction targets
and that, with mitigation, it would be compliant with legal obligations on air quality.</p><p>
</p><p>In regard to noise, the development consent application must also include a
detailed assessment of how proposed noise mitigations will deliver against the Airports
National Policy Statement requirement to limit – and where possible reduce – the impact
of aircraft noise compared to the 2013 baseline assessed by the Airports Commission.</p><p>
</p><p>An applicant for development consent will need to produce a detailed assessment
of all environmental impacts of their scheme, including a robust and effective package
of mitigation measures. This will be assessed by the Planning Inspectorate during
examination, with input from statutory consultees such as Natural England and the
Environment Agency.</p><p> </p><p>Should development consent be granted, the Planning
Inspectorate will recommend an enforcement regime – with appropriate monitoring and
reporting – to ensure that the scheme meets it environmental obligations.</p>
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