It has been confirmed that Luton will start the first part of its consultation process to expand the airport by bringing out a draft proposal next month. This will be followed by an 8 week consultation period followed by a year of more detailed plans being drawn up. In 2020 these plans should be published followed by a further 8 weeks of consultations. An application should go before the council in around 2021 but will then go to the secretary of state as it will have national significance.