Hospitals: Air Ambulance Services
Commons · Question 27025 · Tabled 3 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has taken steps to ensure restrictive planning policies do not impact 24/7 access to hospital helipads.
Answer
Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 10 Sep 2026
The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in August 2026, gives substantial weight to the benefits of providing new or improved public service infrastructure, including healthcare facilities. The NPPF is clear that existing community fa...