Originally Posted by
gipsymagpie
I suspect that is because it was not adequately proof-read. It actually would prevent you from making an approach to land at a heliport in an urban area (eg Battersea). You are not permitted within 1000ft of people/structures/vessels unless take off and landing. So how do you get from the cruise to the "landing" phase (ie sub 500ft)?
But as pointed out 👇 it's not vanished after all. But perhaps it still needs a re-think
As someone has also pointed out, this rule also prevents descent on an IFR approach below 1000ft. (See SERA.5015(B))