HEATHROW Airport Ltd has commented on the yes vote in the UK Parliament for the airport's expansion plans that include construction of a third runway at the London gateway
HEATHROW Airport Ltd has commented on the yes vote in the UK Parliament for the airport's expansion plans that include construction of a third runway at the London gateway. Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye said: 'Parliament has ended 50 years of debate by deciding that Heathrow expansion will go ahead. This vote will see us deliver more jobs, create a lasting legacy of skills for future generations and guarantee expansion is delivered responsibly.
'We are grateful that MPs have made the right choice for Britain and today we start work to create the best connected hub airport in the world.'
Over the coming days, the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling is expected to designate the final Airports National Policy Statement approved by Parliament. This will set the policy framework for Heathrow's northwest runway development consent application, reported London's Air Cargo News.
Heathrow is currently preparing to hold a second public consultation on its plans prior to submitting a development consent order application to the Planning Inspectorate, kick-starting an approval process anticipated to take 18 months.
If Heathrow is granted development consent, construction would start in 2021 ahead of the new runway opening in 2026.
