Policy paper

Post-adoption statement for the national policy statement for ports

Explains how sustainability and environmental considerations informed the revised national policy statement for ports.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 19 October 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Post adoption statement: national policy statement for ports

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Details

This post adoption statement accompanies the revised national policy statement for ports.

It explains how appraisal findings, environmental considerations and consultation responses were taken into account in the adopted policy. It also sets out the arrangements for monitoring environmental effects.

The appraisal of sustainability and habitats regulations assessment were published as part of the consultation on the proposed amendments to the existing national policy statement for ports.