The Planning Enforcement team at Harrow Council has taken direct action on two properties—one on College Road and the other at Wyel Lodge—by removing unauthorised structures at both locations.
The council noted that the respective property owners were given time to address the breach or remove the unauthorised developments, but despite warnings, did not comply.
As a result, the council, acting as the Local Planning Authority, proceeded with removing the structures. The unauthorised developments included side extensions, and one property featured a canopy and a porta cabin in a conservation area.
Cllr Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Regeneration at Harrow Council, said: “The rules and our stance on unlawful development are clear. If you build without planning permission and are unable to retrospectively regularise the development, you will face the consequences.
“No one wants to come to this point. Demolitions are a last resort, and our officers always look at ways to remedy planning issues voluntarily and amicably.
“Where there is continued disregard of the of planning law, like in these two cases, we will not hesitate to take action.
“We hope this sends a strong message to anyone else who thinks the rules don’t apply to them.”
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