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 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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National Networks National Policy Statement (web version)

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National Networks National Policy Statement (print version)

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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 24 May 2024.

The 2015 NNNPS has effect for any applications for development consent accepted for examination prior to 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

The NNNPS has been reviewed to ensure that it remains fit for purpose in supporting the government’s commitments for appropriate development of infrastructure for strategic road, rail and rail freight interchanges.

Read the supporting environmental assessments:

• appraisal of sustainability
• habitats regulations assessment

The draft revised NNNPS was subject to:

• a process of public consultation from 14 March to 6 June 2023
• parliamentary scrutiny by the Transport Select Committee, which published a report on 20 October 2023

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

1. 24 May 2024

   National Networks National Policy Statement designated.

2. 6 March 2024

   First published.