The Airport Commission unanimously called for a third runway at Heathrow. Here’s what we know, from the full announcement by Sir Howard Davies to the planning road ahead, to why it rejected Gatwick and the Thames Estuary
Developers flock to Thames Valley
Developers are set to pile into the Thames Valley following Sir Davies report into a third runway at Heathrow.
SEGRO welcomes Heathrow recommendation
Chief executive David Sleath says the commission has come to the right decision.
Commission opts for Heathrow
The Airports Commission chaired by Sir Howard Davies has “unanimously concluded that a proposal for a new north-west runway at Heathrow airport…presents the strongest case and offers the greatest strategic benefits”
Watch Sir Howard Davies full announcement on the Airport Commission’s recommendations
Analysis: The Road ahead for Heathrow
A long road lies ahead, as securing final approval for any development will take years.”
Martha Grekos, partner and London head of planning and infrastructure at Irwin Mitchell discusses the two planning options now open to government.
Where do airport workers live
Planning consultants Barton Willmore has mapped out where airport workers live as they call for the Government to implement greater sub-regional planning in the UK to realise the full benefits of an expanded Heathrow.
Why the Thames Estuary was rejected
The Airports Commission decided against a new hub airport in the Thames Estuary because it was on the wrong side of London from a national perspective and would have been too costly.
Commission chair Sir Howard Davies has outlined reasons behind why the Commission rejected the Thames Estuary option, and why the UK needed new runway capacity in London.
Why the PM must expand Heathrow
David Sleath, chief executive of Segro’s impassioned plea for Heathrow over Gatwick expansion last May.
