We recognise that Heathrow’s expansion proposals may create uncertainty for people living in and owning property in the local area.
Our future property compensation schemes and Home Relocation Support Service are being developed to support eligible homeowners, landlords and tenants within the Compulsory Purchase Zone (CPZ). This page provides information about our residential property proposals, the support available, and where you can find further information during the public consultation. You can also find answers to common questions below.
In November 2025, the Government announced its support for Heathrow’s scheme for a third runway, which means we are now able to move forward with our plans. Heathrow is now consulting on its proposals for expansion.
Heathrow has identified properties within the Compulsory Purchase Zone (CPZ). This is the area of land, including residential properties, that Heathrow anticipates will be required to deliver our third runway expansion if development consent is granted.
The consultation is an opportunity to find out more about our proposals, including those relating to residential property, and provide your feedback.
The Home Relocation Support Service will provide practical support and guidance to eligible residents who may need to relocate as a result of Heathrow’s expansion proposals, helping them understand the relocation process and access the support available to them.
The service will be available before our residential property compensation schemes launch. We will contact eligible residents directly to confirm when it will open and how to access it.
We recognise that Heathrow’s expansion proposals may bring uncertainty and have a personal and emotional impact on residents.
Your Wellbeing Support Service is funded by Heathrow and delivered by an independent clinical healthcare provider, providing wellbeing and mental health support for eligible residents.
We will contact eligible residents directly to confirm the launch date for Your Wellbeing Support Service and explain how to access it.
We understand you may have questions about Heathrow’s expansion proposals and what they could mean for you and your property.
If you would like to speak to us, our Community Relations Team can help with your questions or direct you to further information.
📞 Freephone: 0800 307 7996
📧 Email: communityrelations@heathrow.com
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The Compulsory Purchase Zone (CPZ) is the area of land, which includes residential properties, that we anticipate will be required if development consent is granted for airport expansion. Homeowners, landlords and tenants in the CPZ have already been contacted to confirm that their property is within this area.
For those that live in the Compulsory Purchase Zone, or CPZ, the proposals mean that we will have to purchase your property to enable the proposed expansion.
We know that losing your home is a significant loss and it’s natural to find this difficult. Our preference is always to reach agreement directly with homeowners whenever possible.
We will however need to seek powers under a Development Consent Order (DCO) to purchase homes compulsorily, if necessary. We have written to everyone who owns or rents a home in this area to confirm that they are in the CPZ.
Under the proposed Home Purchase Scheme, eligible owner-occupiers and landlords would be able to agree to sell their property to Heathrow through a home purchase bond. The bond is the agreement which sets out the terms of the sale to Heathrow at a future date; it’s not a separate compensation scheme.
We expect that the actual sale will take place after we have received Development Consent Order (DCO) approval for the airport expansion and we have confirmed our intention to proceed with the project.
We will be able to confirm the launch date of the scheme after the consultation on the draft residential policies and we have been able to consider all of the feedback received.
Before we launch our residential property compensation schemes, we will set up a dedicated Home Relocation Support Service. The service exists to provide personalised support to people whose homes may be affected, helping them understand their options and navigate what can be a significant life chang
People who want to sell their property through the Home Purchase Scheme will be able to use the online Home Relocation Support Service. This hub will help you contact the team, arrange telephone, video or in-person support, find guidance, and keep important documents in one secure place.
If you prefer not to use digital tools, the team will still be able to support you in other ways.
When it’s time to move, the team will be available to provide practical advice and guidance to help you plan. This could include talking through the steps involved in moving and helping you understand what information you may need to provide.
The team will also be able to explain how to submit eligible moving costs, signpost you to relevant services and help you think through practical arrangements, such as timings, removals and support needs.
Once the consultation has closed, we will carefully review all the feedback we have received and feedback received through other engagement. We will then refine our proposals and finalise the design of our residential property policies and support services.
We'll set up a dedicated Home Relocation Support Service (HRSS) to help you understand your options and, if you decide to sell your property to Heathrow, support you throughout the process.
Once we have finalised our residential property compensation policies, we will open applications to the home purchase bond.
Heathrow is committed to supporting those who rent properties that may be required as part of our future plans. When we launch the Home Relocation Support Service it will be available to support tenants as well as homeowners and landlords.
As our plans progress, we will share further details on future compensation that renters may be eligible for, along with information on the wider support we will offer.
WSP prepares a Land Interest Questionnaire and Land Plan using information largely from public sources, such as HM Land Registry title data, and completed questionnaires.
You will be asked to confirm your interest in the property or land shown, review and update the questionnaire, and provide any information you can about other ownership or legal interests.
WSP may contact you if clarification is needed and will later issue a Confirmation Schedule so that interests can be confirmed or updated.
The Interim Property Hardship Scheme is available to residential property owners, farmers and small businesses who have a compelling need to sell their property but have been unable to do so because of the proposed expansion of Heathrow. Further information can be accessed here.
People outside the CPZ who have questions can contact Heathrow's team on 0800 307 7996 or communityrelations@heathrow.com.
If you have any questions about land referencing, or the information held about your legal interest in land or property, please contact the Heathrow team at WSP on 020 3116 6215 or email heathrow@wsp.com.
Heathrow recognises that our expansion proposals may feel worrying or challenging, particularly for those who live in homes we will need to purchase. We know that losing your home is a significant loss and it is natural to find this difficult. We are fully committed to providing compassionate and clear support to everyone affected by our proposals.
The wellbeing of homeowners, landlords, and tenants in the Compulsory Purchase Zone (CPZ) is a priority for us. We are funding Your Wellbeing Support Service, which will be available to support you at every step if you live in or own a home in the CPZ. Recognising the scale of the impacts that our proposals would have on Harmondsworth, we will be extending this support service for all Harmondsworth residents.
This mental wellbeing service is completely confidential, independent, and run by qualified specialists. It offers dedicated support throughout the entire process of home relocation and is completely free of charge.
If you are an eligible resident, you will be contacted directly with further information about the service when it is live.
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