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Appeals round-up: 9.4% enlargement of Cornwall village deemed unacceptable; Overlooked student flats would not combat loneliness

01.11.2018

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 27 October-2 November 2018

Enforcement: Split decision on 'cycling cafe' use of former pub

01.11.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has partially overturned an enforcement notice against the use of a former pub near Reading as a cycling-themed cafe, repairs workshop and meeting place for riders.

Legal briefs: Heritage body in court over ancient tree ‘poisonings’; Colum Sands nursing home challenge fails

19.10.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of legal news: 13 October-19 October, 2018

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Enforcement: Notice quashed after tenants’ sworn statements

17.10.2018

Matt Moody

An enforcement notice against the unauthorised subdivision of a flat in Leeds has been quashed in light of sworn statements by its tenants referring to ‘a high degree of satisfaction’ with the...

Appeals round-up: No reason students should not expect adequate lighting, rules inspector; Chelsea balustrade decision turns on definition of 'roof'

21.09.2018

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 15 September-21 September, 2018.

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Appeal: Chelsea balustrade decision turns on definition of 'roof'

18.09.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has upheld an enforcement notice against a glass balustrade that was installed on the roof of a Chelsea townhouse, citing technical guidance published in 2017 relating to permitted development...

Enforcement: ‘Sceptical’ inspector upholds enforcement against low-quality micro flats

17.09.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has upheld an enforcement notice issued by Brent Borough Council against a ‘modest’ home that was converted into five self-contained flats as small as 11 square metres, following a...

Appeal: Enforcement order to remove second kitchen quashed

14.09.2018

Matt Moody

An inspector has quashed an enforcement order to remove a second kitchen in the extension of a house in Hayes after concluding that it was not being used as a separate residential unit, despite it having its...

Appeals round-up: Council must pay costs for refusing lap-dancing club; Temporary accommodation allowed at stricken alpaca farm

07.09.2018

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 1 September-7 September, 2018.

Enforcement: ‘Finger-width gap’ means conservatory is not an extension

07.09.2018

Matt Moody

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An inspector has quashed an enforcement notice against a conservatory after finding that it complied with permitted development rules, despite the council’s claim that the appellants had ‘sought...

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