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The solicitor is looking at the case for me to appeal to the crown court. He has said if we lose we might get a bigger fine? And end up paying the court and council costs. Do you guys think Is it worth the risk?

the 2 storey extension was done on the side of the existing drive (planning approved), which is the right part of the main roof which is new, and then the left side (small roof) is what the enforcement is for, we had added a dormer in the loft (planning approved) , on the front side nothing...

to give you a better idea ive added a few more pictures the community centre extension comes out approx 5 meteres ours is only 3 meteres

they have said pay £200 per month, thats still a lot, issue is i have is the enforcement notic which still stands and the upheld appeal decision, i am in talks with a solicitor as we speak, im on the forums due to work as i work on the internet so can get valuable information from you top...

the extension in question is the top part as shown in the picture, the bottom part of the extension has planning approval, so does the other side of the extension including second storey of that.

how long do you get to appeal the decision? yes on with finding a good solicitor.

I did hold my hands up and said to the court i am guilty to the offence and would like to resolve this issue with the council maybe with a revised plan etc, I did forward a case of mitigation my fathers illness that stopped us in doing any work on the building, as it was him that did not want...

Been to court this morning and been heavily fined for the enforcement, with legal and courts costs total is 8k Shell shocked!!!

Also in the court summons there is a separate form where you fill in your personal details as in total savings and your total wages and whats going out , how many children you have etc, Does that mean they are going to look at that and see what they can fine me with? Or is this standard form...

they have only given us 2 weeks, personally i do think its a case that we should have been allowed at least 4 weeks.

lol very funny! freddy you should have been a comedian

ive tried all local establishments all are saying its too short notice, what would be the best option to do now?

its only a 3 meter extension not a castle, see what happens anyway will keep you guys posted

Yes im on with finding a lawyer, have a few numbers ready, if i cant i will have to defer the case? Until i can get some legal advice.

Hi, yes i am doing, but in the meantime all the information you lovely people are giving on here will also help me too.