Tag: illegal
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Mayfair’s million-pound mistake: Owner ordered to fill illegal basement with concrete
An underground cinema. A private gym. A bespoke sauna. All of it is now set to be entombed – literally – beneath one of London’s most historic streets. In a dramatic enforcement ruling, the owner of a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse on Park Street, Mayfair has been ordered to fill an unlawfully built basement with…
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Builder sentenced to unpaid work after illegal asbestos removal
HSE inspector David Norton said: “This case demonstrates why our Asbestos and You campaign is so vital. At HSE, we want to raise awareness across the industry about the importance of having suitable control measures in place when working with asbestos-containing materials. Licensed work requires specific training, equipment and practices to ensure safety.” View the…
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Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension
Mohammed Azhar, a 57-year-old builder from Bradford, has finally started work to demolish an illegal extension after 13 years of defying planning orders. The single-storey brick structure, built in 2011 at Azhar’s home on Intake Road, was constructed without planning permission and was ordered to be removed by Bradford Council in 2012. Despite numerous notices,…