M1 (access and use) in Part M (access to and use of buildings) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of the construction of lobbies forming part of building work to erect a new mansard storey comprising six self-contained flats

Appeals Decision Letters SB/007/002/007

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2011
M1 (access and use) in Part M (access to and use of buildings) of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended), in respect of the construction of lobbies forming part of building work to erect a new mansard storey comprising six self-contained flats Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a council's refusal to relax requirement M1 of the Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) in respect of the construction of six new self-contained flats above the existing occupied four storey block, with provision of protected lobbies on each floor between the flat entrance doors and the existing internal common stairs, so that both the new and original flats are entered from lobbies separate from the stairs.

History

Issued 1 July 2011.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control
  • Provision for disabled people
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Accessibility
  • Building control, England and Wales

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Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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