David Lynch removed nearly 50 cubic metres of soil and vegetation from the sloped garden so he could have an extra parking space
A homeowner will be ordered to reinstate his garden after he carried out extensive work to create a driveway without planning permission. David Lynch removed nearly 50 cubic metres of soil and vegetation from the sloped garden of his property to make way for parking spaces.
In an appeal statement he said officials subsequently informed him as work had already started a full application for planning permission would be needed - before being told again by a separate planner a lawfulness certificate would be enough. After this was refused, Mr Lynch’s retrospective plans were submitted and also thrown out. The council concluded the works were “not compatible with the existing dwelling and surrounding neighbourhood character”.
Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan, SNP, said: "I actually find the extent of this quite shocking. I’m a bit surprised there had been no comments by neighbours. The fact that many cubic metres of soil have been removed, I’m just worried about the impact of water run-off, I’m worried about the impact on neighbouring properties to be honest. I would be upholding the decision and asking this to be returned as closely as possible to what had been there before.
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