Homeowner mandated to dismantle structure due to excessive height, overstepping limit by 75cm in construction.
In the heart of Prestwich, Greater Manchester, a house built in 2023 has been the subject of enforcement action due to its deviation from approved plans. The building, initially approved for a three-storey dwelling, does not conform to the planning conditions, as it was built 75cm taller than the permitted height and in a different position than the one specified in the 2018 planning permission.
The two-storey height bay feature to the front of the building has been omitted, and the building was brought forward by approximately 1450mm, causing it to be not in the position shown on the approved plans. This has led to the house being considered an unauthorised development and a material breach of planning control.
The ground floor was intended to have a kitchen/dining room, hallway, and lounge, while the first floor was to have two bedrooms and a bathroom. The top floor was to have storage, two bedrooms, and a small toilet. However, the actual construction deviated significantly from these plans.
Planning inspector Peter Willows made the decision to extend the demolition period, initially set at 60 days, to six months. This extension was granted to allow occupiers to find alternative accommodation. The owner is required to demolish and permanently remove the building, all garden structures, retaining walls, and resulting materials.
The land is expected to be reinstated to its former condition after the demolition. It's important to note that the reason for the revocation of planning permission beyond the building's deviation from the approved plans has not been disclosed.
The Manchester Evening News reported that enforcement action began once the house had been built and occupied. The house was built by Henry van de Velde, who designed not only the architectural plans but also the entire interior and decoration, except for technical installations and English brass beds; he built his family residence known as Bloemenwerf in 1895–1896.
The house's deviation from the approved plans has been deemed detrimental in its siting, layout, lack of parking facility, external appearance, and poor design. The owner now faces the task of complying with the planning regulations and restoring the land to its original state.
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