Hammersmith and Fulham v SoS for Environment and Davison

Hammersmith and Fulham v SoS for Environment and Davison - 1994 - Journal of Planning and Environment Law 1994 JPL 957-961(5) .

QBD 30 November 1993. Enforcement notice quashed on appeal. Errection of boundary railings. External staircase for access to roof terrace. Staircasee found be be within Class A of the GDO 1988. Railings and trellis found to be within Class B. Whether something was an alteration to the roof within Class A was an issue of fact. As regards Class C, alteration to the shape of a dwelling -house meant more than just external appearance otherwide Class C otiose due to section 52(2)(a)- railings and trellis- the `existing roof` referred to the roof of the house as a whole and not some limited part thereof.


CHANGE OF USE
ENFORCEMENT NOTICES
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER 1988
RAILINGS
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 S289
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