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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Proposed Revision of the National Policy Statement for Ports

04 June 2025 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Mike Kane Lab Wythenshawe and Sale East

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Mike Kane is laying before Parliament a draft amended National Policy Statement for Ports following a review initiated in March 2023.
  • A public consultation on the draft revised NPSP, along with an Appraisal of Sustainability and Habitats Regulations Assessment, has been launched.
  • The consultation period is 8 weeks, from June 4, 2025, to July 29, 2025, and will be subject to parliamentary scrutiny.

Issue summary

Mike Kane is laying before Parliament a draft amended National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) following a review initiated by the previous government in March 2023.

Action requested

A public consultation on the draft revised NPSP, along with an Appraisal of Sustainability and Habitats Regulations Assessment, has been launched. The consultation period is 8 weeks from today until July 29, 2025, and will be subject to parliamentary scrutiny during the same period.

Key facts

  • The extant NPSP was designated in 2012.
  • The review of the NPSP is proceeding alongside the Planning & Infrastructure Bill.
  • Public consultation period: from today until July 29, 2025.
  • Parliamentary scrutiny period: from June 4 to November 14, 2025.
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