Heathrow capacity expansion – consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models

CAP3251 Heathrow capacity expansion – consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models is a consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models for Heathrow airport. This follows a working paper published in November 2025 (CAP3195).

This document includes:

• an update on the case for changing the current regulatory framework at Heathrow airport;
• an update to the framework for evaluating whether different regulatory models would be likely to further the interest of consumers; and
• our assessment of possible alternative regulatory models and a proposed shortlist.

Read Heathrow capacity expansion – consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models (CAP3251)

Supporting documents from:

• Steer – Technical assessment of regulatory models
• Centrus – Financial assessment of regulatory models