An unauthorised outhouse with a concealed entrance constructed at the back of a residential property in west London - one of the so-called ‘beds in sheds’ properties - has been demolished by a local council.
The detached outhouse at the rear of the house in London NW10, was removed by Ealing council’s demolition contractor after the owner failed to comply with an enforcement notice requiring them to remove the illegal dwelling.
Council officers discovered the concealed entrance to the outhouse behind what appeared to be a garage door in July 2014 during a routine check of newly erected outbuildings in the Park Royal area of the borough. When officers entered the building they found a fully self-contained house complete with kitchen and bathroom that did not have planning permission.
The owner was served with an enforcement notice requiring them to remove the dwelling and they subsequently submitted a planning application to retain the building in September last year. This was refused and, after a final warning, the council’s demolition contractor was brought in to remove the illegal outbuilding when the owner failed to comply with the notice.
As a result of the demolition carried out by the council, the owner will be sent a bill for the cost of the works. If the bill is not settled a charge will be placed on the property which will incur interest until the outstanding money is paid in full.
Ealing council is also appealing for anyone else with information on beds in sheds to report in confidence to the council’s regulatory services team on 020 8825 8786 or email the details to the authority.
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I dont think the council have the power to demolish a private property and bill it to the owner. Surely the court can see that this blatant abuse of power cannot be allowed?
Very easy to detect all the beds in sheds.
Just check on every Council Tax payer who DOESN'T have a traditional British surname.
It was for obvious reasons that the go home illegal immigrants vans drove round Ealing.
Like it or not the ethnic make up of Ealing are the ones who engage in beds in sheds.
I know of NO British citizen that has ever had a bed in a shed.
There are plenty with non traditional names that have beds in sheds.
They are also prone in Slough; Tower Hamlets etc.
Areas where British citizens of non-colour do not predominate.
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