Neighbour row erupts over newbuild six-bed mansion after homeowner ordered to demolish it TWICE

The homeowner received an enforcement notice last year requiring her to either tear down the entire dwelling or reduce the size of the two-storey extension at the back.

When she challenged this decision at the Planning Inspectorate in November, her appeal was rejected on the grounds that the building "causes harm" to neighbouring residents' living conditions.

Despite both rulings against her, the property remains intact. This week, the windows were boarded up and construction work appeared to be continuing, with a van spotted outside the site, reports MailOnline

Planning documents reveal that Buckinghamshire Council granted permission in 2024 for a six-bedroom house with three parking spaces on the site.

However, upon inspection, authorities determined the completed building exceeded the approved dimensions, with the rear extension protruding further than permitted.

The homeowner subsequently lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate, which was dismissed last year.

The Planning Inspector stated in the decision notice: "I have found that the proposal results in harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of a neighbouring property."

The homeowner also sought to have Buckinghamshire Council cover her appeal costs, arguing the authority had "behaved unreasonably". This request was likewise refused.

Planning agent Parry Virdee previously attributed the oversized extension to a builder "misreading the plans".

The homeowner submitted a second planning application attempting to retain the dwelling with modifications, but this was also turned down by the council.

Local residents have expressed their frustration at what they perceive as blatant disregard for planning regulations.

One neighbour, speaking anonymously, said: "They are basically just trying to take the p**s, thinking they can do what they want. They must've thought the council wouldn't notice."

The resident added that while the situation does not directly impact them, they sympathise with those whose gardens have lost light due to the oversized structure.

Another local described the property as "an eyesore" that has remained in its current state for approximately a year, adding that it fails to match the character of the surrounding street.

His wife remarked: "When we did our extension the planners were really strict. When they see that one person can just do what they like it becomes a free for all."

Some neighbours suggested the homeowner may have entered into "competition" with a larger property that received council approval nearby.

Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed it will deploy its full range of enforcement powers following the expiry of the compliance deadline on April 1.

Peter Strachan, Cabinet Member for Planning, said: "The property constructed on this site was not built in accordance with the planning permission granted. The owner sought to retain the building as built but this was refused planning permission and a subsequent appeal has been dismissed."

He added: "If the notice is not complied with the council will assess the best next steps to resolve breach of planning control occurring, making full use of our enforcement powers as necessary."

However, some residents have questioned why the homeowner faces demolition orders when an even larger dwelling received approval on the same road.

One neighbour remarked: "It just does not make sense. It is much bigger than the other one. How is it that this one was allowed and the other one wasn't?"