A homeowner pleads with the council after constructing a home that deviates from approved plans.
The council approved a smaller house as a replacement for a bungalow. The new house has five bedrooms, and the owner admits it’s not what they approved.
Bury Council told him to fix the house because it was too tall and big. An outbuilding also lacked permission. The council called it unauthorized development, saying the house dominated the area and harmed nearby residents’ views.
The council wanted the roof lowered and windows and balconies removed. The outbuilding needed demolition.
The owner lowered the roof and removed a window, but he wants to keep other changes now. This includes the outbuilding, balconies, and patio windows.
His architect sent a statement admitting the built house differs from the plans. He asks the council to reconsider and seeks open discussion. He wants to fix any errors for his client.
They are asking for the patio windows, balconies, and the outbuilding to stay. They question if approval is impossible and asked the council to think about these requests.
The original plan described a Victorian style home. The first floor had four bedrooms and an office, while the loft space was for a bedroom or office.
Bury Council will review the response soon. They will consider the changes and decide what happens next.