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'illegal' mock-Tudor castle he tried to hide behind 40ft hay bales

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  • patman99
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    What's the betting that he ever so carefully dismantles the house and puts all the materials into storage.

    He could then either place a static caravan on the area the house occuppied, or if he has an outbuilding, adapt it for temp. accommodation.
    Once he has lived in either for 10 years, he then earns the right to build without planning permission, a dwelling of any size or shape without hinderance.

    In a couple of the older Grand Designd programmes, one couple lived above a carpenters workshop for 10 years, whilst another lived in a static caravan. They were then able to build without worrying about having to apply for pp. It is one of the vageries of planning.
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  • Davesnave
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    patman99 wrote: »
    What's the betting that he ever so carefully dismantles the house and puts all the materials into storage.

    He could then either place a static caravan on the area the house occuppied, or if he has an outbuilding, adapt it for temp. accommodation.
    Once he has lived in either for 10 years, he then earns the right to build without planning permission, a dwelling of any size or shape without hinderance.

    In a couple of the older Grand Designd programmes, one couple lived above a carpenters workshop for 10 years, whilst another lived in a static caravan. They were then able to build without worrying about having to apply for pp. It is one of the vageries of planning.

    What's your source for this gem of information?

    I presume you are talking about a CLEUD?

    I really can't be bothered to argue with you over this, but here is the relevant document from the Planning Portal.

    http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/1app/guidance/guidance_note-lawful_development_certificates.pdf

    Read it, and see if what you've said fits the case.
  • sham63
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    patman99 wrote: »
    Once he has lived in either for 10 years, he then earns the right to build without planning permission, a dwelling of any size or shape without hinderance.



    I don't think this is correct.
  • abankerbutnotafatcat
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    http://www.surreymirror.co.uk/Eric-Pickles-overturns-inspector-s-recommendation/story-26302259-detail/story.html
  • roddydogs
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    Could someone post WHEN its actually being "Knocked down"?
  • mrcow
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    Lol - The whole argument was stupid.

    More importantly, could someone please post how much money this has cost the public purse. As a taxpayer, I have far bigger priorities to spend my money on than this. It's been a complete waste of public money and time. Seriously, some of the people "in charge" of this country are brainless, useless idiots!
    "One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
  • AdrianC
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    mrcow wrote: »
    More importantly, could someone please post how much money this has cost the public purse. As a taxpayer,

    Oh, don't worry. Costs get awarded...
    Seriously, some of the people "in charge" of this country are brainless, useless idiots!

    Umm, how would you prefer things were dealt with, other than through due legal process?
  • mrcow
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    AdrianC wrote: »
    Oh, don't worry. Costs get awarded


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    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
  • Peter333
    Peter333 Posts: 2,035 Forumite
    He shouldn't have built it without permission, but I think it's really cool! :D
    You didn't, did you? :rotfl::rotfl:
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    roddydogs wrote: »
    Could someone post WHEN its actually being "Knocked down"?

    Looks like it'll be "within 90 days".

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-32332104
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