Welsh Homeowner Ordered to Remove Half of 'Eyesore' Decking
In Trevethin, Wales, homeowner Leon Yemm faces a setback with his composite decking. Installed in 2018, the seven-meter-long and nine-meter-wide structure has been deemed an 'eyesore' and must be partially removed due to planning permission breaches.
Yemm initially received permission for the decking and subsequent structures in 2015. However, the approval was later revoked as the construction violated local building regulations and environmental protection laws. Planning officers have now refused permission for the decking after the fact, ordering Yemm to remove half of it, along with the pergola, posts, and beams.
The retained decking will be 3.8 meters from the front of the property and 0.5 meters higher than the original ground level. This decision follows rules that require planning permission for decking 30cm above ground or more, or covering more than 50% of the garden area. One neighbor has complained about the decking, describing it as an 'environmental eyesore' and questioning the morality of seeking retrospective planning permission.
Leon Yemm must now comply with the planning officers' decision, removing half of the controversial composite decking. The retained portion will be smaller and higher than the original, adhering to the required planning permission standards. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to local building regulations and obtaining necessary permissions before construction.
