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Proposed Revision of the National Policy Statement for Ports
04 June 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
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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