Agenda item

11.1

The Director of Development Services submitted a report on his investigation into a complaint concerning a breach of planning control in respect of the unauthorised outbuilding in the front garden of 3 Long Line, Dore.  The report stated that the large wooden outbuilding was situated forward of the front elevation of the property and that the owner had not repositioned the building to the rear, although assurances had been given to officers that it would be moved.

11.2

An assessment of the breach of control viewed that the position of the building was contrary to Policy GE3 of the Unitary Development Plan, and that there were no “very special circumstances” demonstrated to justify a departure from the Policy.

11.3

RESOLVED: That (a) the Director of Development Services or Head of Planning be authorised to take all appropriate action including, if necessary, enforcement action and the institution of legal proceedings to secure the removal of the unauthorised outbuilding at 3 Long Line; and

(b) delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chair (Councillor Alan Law), to vary the action authorised to achieve the objectives hereby confirmed, including taking action to resolve any associated breaches of planning control.