Homeowner Ordered to Demolish 40ft Outbuilding Due to Planning Violations
Homeowner is ordered to tear down 'illegally built' 40ft outbuilding at his £800,000 home - after council feared it could be turned into a house

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Osman Osman, an electrical contractor from Wexham, Buckinghamshire, faces a council order to demolish a 40ft outbuilding built without planning permission. The council argues it could be converted into a separate residence, while Osman insists it serves as a storage space and home office. He has six months to comply.
- 01Osman Osman has been given six months to demolish the outbuilding at his £800,000 property.
- 02Buckinghamshire Council issued an enforcement notice after a retrospective planning application was refused.
- 03The council claims the outbuilding is too large and not subordinate to the main dwelling.
- 04Local residents have expressed concerns about the size of the outbuilding, calling it disproportionate.
- 05Osman insists the building was intended for storage and office use, not residential purposes.
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Osman Osman, an electrical contractor from Wexham, Buckinghamshire, has been ordered by Buckinghamshire Council to demolish a 40ft outbuilding constructed in his garden without planning permission. The council fears the structure could be converted into a separate residential unit, which Osman disputes, stating it was meant for storage and as a home office. He claims the council's decision is based on a misunderstanding, as officials believed the outbuilding had its own garden area due to fencing installed to protect his grandchildren. Construction began four years ago, but the enforcement notice was only issued after roofing tiles were added. Osman has six months to comply with the demolition order or face further action. Local residents have voiced their concerns, describing the outbuilding as oversized and calling for its removal. The council's enforcement notice states the outbuilding does not meet local policies regarding its size and relationship to the main dwelling.
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The enforcement of the demolition order may set a precedent for future planning applications and compliance in the area.
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