Possible unauthorised development notice

theoretica

They may not realise it has been there more than 4 years - or someone may have reported it as being built more recently.  Worth getting together simple proof of when it was built to have to hand in case it is wanted for the visit.

Section62

theoretica said:

They may not realise it has been there more than 4 years - or someone may have reported it as being built more recently.  Worth getting together simple proof of when it was built to have to hand in case it is wanted for the visit.

Yes, although I'd be surprised if that were the primary reason for wanting a site visit.  Since the start of the covid pandemic planning officers have been less enthusiastic about site vists, relying more on correspondence and pictures.  I would have expected in the first instance the OP to be asked to confirm what/when they built, and perhaps to email some pictures.  The 'when' usually could be verified from aerial images, and possibly other sources such as EA pictures.

On the other hand, maybe this planning officer likes to get out and about.

EssexExile

squealingjedi said:

hope it is that simple !  it's only a garden pub type thing and no-one lives/sleeps there. Who knows how it has been seen though. I'm closed in by other properties on 3 sides and it can't be seen from the front of the house

Offer the enforcement officer a drink.