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Notice varied and upheld15 June 20223283190

58 Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1PZ

Planning appeal 3283190 at 58 Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1PZ (Slough Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 June 2022 by Inspector Higenbottam H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the use of the outbuilding as a self-contained dwelling had been lawful through passage of time for four years before the enforcement notice was issued.

‘The conversion of an outbuilding as shown edged blue, and its use as a self-contained unit of residential accommodation (Unauthorised Use).’

Authority
Slough Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Higenbottam H
Postcode
SL2 1PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the use of the outbuilding as a self-contained dwelling had been lawful through passage of time for four years before the enforcement notice was issued
  • Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive
  • Whether the time given to comply with the notice is too short

What decided it

The appellant's unsigned and undated statements lacked the precision and clarity needed to discharge the burden of proof that the use had continued uninterrupted for four years, particularly given the contradiction with the signed prior approval application submitted in December 2020.

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