Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL)
Richmond upon Thames Council formally objected to Heathrow Airport Limited's expansion plans in August 2026, citing economic and environmental concerns.
Richmond upon Thames Council formally objected to the government's Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) in August 2026. The council's Special Standing Committee on Heathrow met on August 12, 2026, to finalise its detailed response, maintaining its longstanding opposition to expansion. The council argued that the government has not adequately justified the need for growth.
Key objections raised by the council include concerns over the economic case, environmental impacts, noise, air quality, climate change, economic viability, and surface access. The council also disputed the government's assessment of need, stating that local communities should not bear the brunt of increased harm from the proposed expansion.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council formally objected to the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement in August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The council's Special Standing Committee on Heathrow met on August 12, 2026, to finalise its response. Source 1 Source 2
- Objections included concerns over the economic case and environmental impacts. Source
- Other objections cited noise, air quality, climate change, economic viability, and surface access. Source
- The council disputed the government's assessment of need for expansion. Source
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