I have recently built a single storey flat roof extension having successfully received planning permission.There are no conditions on the permission regarding accessing the roof for maintenance or as a means of escape nor indeed does it mention sitting out on the roof. While carrying out routine maintenance ie sweeping up debris and surface water a young man employed by me slipped and fell over the low parapet and was seriously injured. Litigation may follow. I was advised by my insurer that the property may be uninsurable unless I installed a safety barrier. I subsequently installed railings with glass panels at great expense. As I made no other changes to the area and dont sit out on the flat roof I was informed that it was permitted development and did not require planning. I have susequently received an enforcement notice requiring that I remove the railings but if I do so I could be sued for negligence for not making the area safe and could render the property uninsurable.
What advice can anyone offer me on this? Am I likely to win a planning appeal?
What advice can anyone offer me on this? Am I likely to win a planning appeal?