Agenda item

7.1

The Director of Regeneration and Development Services submitted a report on his investigation into a complaint, concerning a breach of planning control in respect of the unauthorised excavation works and erection of fences to the front garden at 73 Sandford Grove Road.  The report explained that the owner had previously been prosecuted following action by the City Council for the unauthorised excavation works to the front and rear of the property. It was stated that in view of the legal action already taken, it would be expedient to seek enforcement action to resolve the unauthorised works now undertaken to the front of the building.

7.2

An assessment of the unauthorised works considered that they were contrary to Policies H14 and BE5 of the Unitary Development Plan.

7.3

A site location map was circulated at the meeting and, in considering the report, Members expressed concern over the previous and recent unauthorised works that been carried out and the impact on neighbouring residents.  

7.4

RESOLVED: That (a) authority be given to the Director of Regeneration and Development Services or the Head of Planning to take all necessary steps including enforcement action, service of a temporary Stop Notice, a Stop Notice and, if necessary, the institution of legal proceedings, including injunctive action, to secure the cessation of the excavation works, the reinstatement of the ground levels and the removal of fences at 73 Sandford Grove Road;

(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; and

(c) officers be requested to expedite all appropriate action in respect of the unauthorised works and provide an update report to a meeting of this Committee in September 2013.