Mark Jones built a bungalow in Sutton Coldfield without proper planning permissions, believing it fell under permitted development rights. Initially informed by a council officer that full planning consent was required, construction continued despite this warning. Multiple planning applications were rejected by Birmingham City Council between 2019 and 2020, and an appeal was also denied in 2021. The bungalow, now occupied by Jones, did not conform to neighborhood aesthetics, leading to a demolition order that has not been complied with, prompting anticipated enforcement action from the council.
Mark Jones, 55, had been ordered to knock down the home built in a garden in Sutton Coldfield by Birmingham City Council because he lacked the appropriate planning permissions. Despite being informed that proper planning consent was required, he continued the construction.
The inspector stated that the bungalow, built at the back of the property, did not fit with the existing look of the neighbourhood. Complaints from local residents about issues like parking, privacy, and light were also considered during the planning process.
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