The Department for Transport (DfT) has formally updated the national policy statement for ports. The revised text, laid before the House on 6 July, received no contrary resolution within the prescribed 21 sitting days. Consequently, the NPSP is now formally amended under the provisions of the Planning Act 2008.
The updated National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) applies to ports across England, as well as to reserved trust ports in Wales, currently including Milford Haven.
Ports are recognised as critical to the nation's economic success, demonstrating a strong capacity to adapt to market changes and invest significantly without substantial public funding.
The revised NPSP is designed to provide robust support for investment, ensuring responsiveness to customer requirements, contributing to national resilience, and promoting environmental harmony.
