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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Mike Kane (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Heathrow Airport: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an estimate of the number of homes that would need to be compulsory purchased in order to deliver the third runway at Heathrow.

Answer

The Government is currently assessing proposals for the delivery of a third runway at Heathrow. Detailed impacts, including on homes, social infrastructure and community facilities, will depend on the final scheme design and boundary, which have not yet been confirmed. Further updates will be provided as the assessment progresses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72372
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Compulsory purchase Construction Heathrow Airport
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk