Planning appeal decision
45 Caldecote Gardens, Bushey, WD23 4GP
Planning appeal 3298748 at 45 Caldecote Gardens, Bushey, WD23 4GP (Hertsmere Borough Council) was allowed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be permitted development under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO.
a single storey rear extension and associated elevational alterations
- Authority
- Hertsmere Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- WD23 4GP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be permitted development under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the GPDO
- if so, whether prior approval is required with regard to paragraph A.4(7)
What decided it
The staircase does not constitute a 'raised platform' within the meaning of GPDO Class A paragraph A.1(k)(i) because it lacks suitable useable surface space and is unsuitable for any purpose other than access.
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