Communal gardens and roof gardens

Communal gardens provide shared amenity space for use by all residents of apartment developments and should be secured against unauthorised access. Communal roof gardens can be used if climatic and safety factors are fully considered, including separation from any plant and other equipment, and adequate surveillance to prevent anti-social behaviour. In some instances, it may be necessary to restrict roof access, in accordance with an agreed management plan (see section entitled 'Management arrangements').