11 Alexandra Road, Warlingham, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9DW

described on the application form as: ‘To create a roof terrace on an existing flat roof (new roof has been installed and is approx. 12ft x 9ft), with composite decking on the floor, to be fitted with frosted glass balustrades to a height of 1100mm to comply with building regulations. No machinery to be installed and the proposed use is for occasional use in the summer months for myself

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Douglas L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded, with particular regard to whether the proposal would comprise 'development' as defined at section 55 of the Act, and if it would, whether the proposal would constitute 'permitted development' by virtue of the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO

What decided it

The proposed balustrades would constitute development requiring planning permission and would not qualify as permitted development under the GPDO, and no planning permission exists for the proposed development.

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