National Networks NPS prepares ground for major capacity enhancements

The National Policy Statement on national networks sets the framework for decision-making on nationally significant road, rail and railfreight interchange schemes in England

It’s been a long time coming but finally, just before Christmas, the DfT published its National Policy Statement (NPS) on national networks, which explains Government policy for nationally significant road, rail and strategic railfreight interchange projects in England. 

Having gone through a process of consultation, parliamentary scrutiny and designation, the NPS carries significant weight in the planning process: its contents will not be open for debate at public inquiries held...

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