The Government is backing Heathrow Airport Limited’s £49bn ‘superhub’ third runway expansion plans.
The decision means rival expansion plans put forward by billionaire hotel entrepreneur Surinder Arora will miss out.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed the decision on Tuesday morning.
She said: “Following a comparative assessment of the remaining proposals for Heathrow expansion, the government’s view is that the north-west runway scheme brought forward by Heathrow Airport Limited offers the most credible and deliverable option.
“Today is another important step to enable a third runway and build on these benefits, setting the direction for the remainder of our work to get the policy framework in place for airport expansion. This will allow a decision on a third runway plan this parliament which meets our key tests including on the environment and economic growth.”
An application for development consent for a Northwest Runway will now be brought forward by Heathrow Airport Limited.
The airport operator said: “The Government’s announcement is a positive step, but we need further clarity on planning and frameworks from Government and our regulator. Once this is confirmed, we are ready to start investing billions of pounds in our supply chain across the country.”
The winning scheme requires major works to the M25.
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