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Our Economic Development Framework

A roadmap for how Heathrow expansion would deliver good growth locally and nationwide.

Heathrow expansion is delivering good growth locally and nationwide

Expansion presents an extraordinary chance to help build a better future for the next generation. It would unlock over 108,000 jobs, including 17,500 on-site during the peak of construction, and deliver 5,000 apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people. The scale of Heathrow expansion would create valuable opportunities for businesses around the airport and beyond to compete, innovate, and grow. Read our report below to find out more about the transformative opportunity which expansion presents, and watch this video to hear from local businesses, employees, and education partners about their views.
 


 

Our ambition

To create good growth and good jobs within an environment where businesses have genuine opportunities to innovate and compete, and where every person can see a path into work.


Share your views in our upcoming consultation

This short report on the opportunity of Heathrow expansion summarises some content from the Economic Development Framework.
 


The 2026 Public Consultation on Heathrow expansion, which includes the full Economic Development Framework, is now live.

Read the proposals and tell us how Heathrow expansion can create the greatest opportunities for people and businesses. Your views will help us maximise the benefits in the years ahead.

Please submit your response by 22 December.

If you would like to speak to our community team about this report or the local opportunities of expansion, please contact: communityrelations@heathrow.com.