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4th Report - National Policy Statement for Ports
Transport Committee
HC 1028
Published 14 November 2025
Government response
National Policy Statement for Ports: Government response to the Transport Committee and Consultation · published 21 Jul 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Add guidance to revised NPS for port developments to meet climate targets and adapt
Recommendation
The Development Consent Order process is designed to streamline planning and accelerate the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects, including by mitigating the risk of legal challenge. The revised NPS should therefore include guidance to ensure that port developments are …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees to include specific guidance on the Finch judgment and Scope 3 emissions in the final revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP). It clarifies that a full Scope 3 analysis will not be automatically presumed for port developments, which differ from fossil fuel production cases, and will consider a related review.
Department for Transport
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13
Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Assess Finch judgment implications for Ports NPS, adding guidance on emissions assessment
Recommendation
The Government must undertake a thorough assessment of the implications of the Finch judgment for the National Policy Statement for Ports and, where necessary, amends the draft revised NPS to ensure it is legally robust and fit for purpose in …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees to include specific guidance on the Finch judgment's implications in the final revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP). However, it clarifies that a full Scope 3 analysis will not be automatically presumed for port developments, which differ from fossil fuel production cases.
Department for Transport
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