A major national infrastructure project delivering Heathrow’s proposed third runway.
The expansion of Heathrow Airport (Third Runway) is a nationally significant infrastructure project promoted by Heathrow Airport Limited to deliver a new runway to the northwest of the existing airport, together with supporting airfield, terminal and transport infrastructure, works to the M25, local roads and rivers, temporary construction works and other associated development, all of which will support an increase in the capacity of the airport.
This is a significant scheme affecting many homeowners, landowners and businesses which, if confirmed, will give Heathrow Airport Limited powers to buy or take land for the benefit of the scheme and without the legal owner’s agreement or consent.
The team have acted on the May 2021 reinstatement of the Interim Property Hardship Scheme. See the Heathrow Property Compensation Schemes for further detail.
The current stage of the Expansion of Heathrow Airport (Third Runway) scheme is set out below.
On current estimates a formal application for powers under a development consent order to authorise the scheme is likely to be submitted by December 2027; land required for the scheme has already been identified in a National Policy statement. Subject to confirmation of the relevant Development Consent Order, Heathrow Airport Limited will prepare to acquire the land necessary to develop the scheme, whether by agreement or compulsorily
Our specialist team can help you to understand your legal rights and remedies, with appropriate advice and action to ensure that the scheme does not unlawfully or unfairly prejudice you, your property and your financial interests. We aim to deliver the best advice, the best service and the best outcome for our clients.
Our solicitors are members of the Compulsory Purchase Association and National Infrastructure, and are also recognised in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for their expertise in large schemes of this type.
Learn more about our expertise and the full range of support we provide.
For clients affected by this scheme we can offer the following fixed-fee packages:
| Summary Review | Bespoke Review and Evaluation | Need to Sell Review |
|---|---|---|
| Helps you to understand the scheme, its likely progression and impact upon you and your likely remedies and/or appropriate next steps or action points. | Includes a bespoke letter of advice with full title review, consideration of proposed scheme works (on your land and adjacent), potential mitigation measures, likely heads of claim/compensation, evidence required to support statutory claims and/or the making of representations (objections) and appropriate action points to secure best outcomes. | Will ascertain whether you have, or may have, a qualifying blight claim and/or are able to pursue a “sale under shadow” or discretionary purchase of your property – giving you a clear route map to “move on” with your life, notwithstanding the scheme. |
| Cost - £695 plus VAT | Cost - £1,895 plus VAT and disbursements | Cost from - £1,295 plus VAT and disbursements (pricing depending on factors to nature whether freehold-leasehold and title entries) |
| This package is best for: Those who are unsure how the scheme impacts them and/or want a summary of what their rights are now or may be in future. | This package is best for: Those who wish to proactively protect their position with clear bespoke advice as to what to do, how to do it and when. | This package is best for: Those who wish to sell or are currently struggling to sell their property because of the scheme. |
We have further fixed fee structures available in respect of prescribed tasks or further action points, which we will outline following initial advice to you.
The scheme has the following stages – (the current stage is pre-application).
[December 2027 – current estimate of submission of DCO application]
Further details are also available at the following websites:
If you have any concerns over the impact of a scheme on your land or property, or indeed any other compulsory purchase issue, our CPO solicitors are able to help.
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