Policy paper

National Networks National Policy Statement

The National Networks National Policy Statement provides planning guidance for nationally significant road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange projects.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
6 March 2024
Last updated
24 May 2024 鈥� See all updates
This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Status of National Networks National Policy Statement

This National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) was designated 24 May 2024.

This NNNPS has effect for any applications for development consent accepted for examination after聽24 May 2024.

罢丑别听2015 NNNPS聽has effect for any applications for development consent accepted for examination prior to聽24 May 2024.

The National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) sets out:

  • the need for development of nationally significant road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange projects
  • how applications for national network projects will be assessed

罢丑别听NNNPS聽has been reviewed to ensure that it remains fit for purpose in supporting the government鈥檚 commitments for appropriate development of infrastructure for strategic road, rail and rail freight interchanges.

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The draft revised NNNPS was subject to:

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Published 6 March 2024
Last updated 24 May 2024 show all updates

  1. National Networks National Policy Statement designated.

  2. First published.

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