Width of passage for access to house

robatwork

I've had a look through some building regulations but this is all a bit new to me so hope someone with experience can advise me where exactly to look.

What's the minimum width that an approach to a house can be (not continuous but just one narrow section)?

The house itself is already up about 12 steps from road level so wheelchair access isn't relevant.

(This is in England)

EssexExile

Try this, page 4:
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20151113141044/http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/br_pdf_ad_m1_2015.pdf

unforeseen

However that will only apply to new build or MATERIAL changes to a building. It will not be retrospective.

robatwork

It is in relation to a home "improvement" so would apply I imagine - thanks

unforeseen

Depends on how major the improvement. Who are ides material? Building control

System

What's the reason for your query?
Is it something you are planning on doing or something that's been done that you are questioning?

robatwork

the_r_sole wrote: »

What's the reason for your query?
Is it something you are planning on doing or something that's been done that you are questioning?

It's a plan - more of an idea at this stage. I have a side passage whose entrance is pretty narrow - 800mm but that's only at one "pinch point".

Sorry I can't decipher "ides material" so can't reply to that query.

unforeseen

robatwork wrote: »

It's a plan - more of an idea at this stage. I have a side passage whose entrance is pretty narrow - 800mm but that's only at one "pinch point".

Sorry I can't decipher "ides material" so can't reply to that query.

It should have said

Who decides material change?

If the pinch point already exists and the work does not affect that area then the current BR would not affect it ( my thoughts only,)