Planning appeal decision
41 Cavendish Gardens, Barking, IG11 9DU
Planning appeal 3264369 at 41 Cavendish Gardens, Barking, IG11 9DU (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was allowed on 17 December 2021 by Inspector Thomas N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works to the roof of the two storey rear extension are permitted development by virtue of Class B of the GPDO.
a loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas N
- Postcode
- IG11 9DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works to the roof of the two storey rear extension are permitted development by virtue of Class B of the GPDO
What decided it
The removal of part of the pitched roof of the existing extension and its replacement with a flat roof is an alteration to the roof within the meaning of Class B of the GPDO, as the term 'alteration' is not limited to changes that increase volume and can include removal of part of an existing structure.
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