HL Deb 19 November 1998 vol 594 c184WA
Baroness Gardner of Parkes

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What permissions are required for the use of an existing flat roof as a new helicopter landing pad in central London; and what is the division of responsibility between the local authority, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. [HL3830]

Lord Whitty

Any helicopter using a roof-top landing pad for private flights in central London needs written permission from the Civil Aviation Authority. Planning permission and, in appropriate cases, listed building consent may be required depending on the details of the proposal and it would be for the local planning authority to judge this in the first instance. Planning and listed building consent appeals are decided by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions.