ABSTRACT
Gross external area (GEA) * Gross area on each floor including the external walls of all spaces except open balconies and fire escapes, upper levels of atria and areas less than 1.5 m (5ft) such as under roof slopes, open covered ways or minor canopies, open vehicle parking areas, terraces and party walls beyond the centre line. Measured over structural elements and services space such as partitions and plant rooms. Roof level plant rooms may be excluded from the planning area
Site area * Total area of the site within the site title boundaries measured on the horizontal plane.
