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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Charlie Fenton

Man fined thousands after failing to take down extension for 15 years

A home-owner who failed to demolish a 'jarring' illegal roof extension for 15 years has been ordered to pay £16,000 in fines and court costs - and will still have to knock it down.

Warren Benton, 72, was handed an enforcement notice in 2010 after he illegally built a third storey extension on his property which is in a conservation area, a court was told.

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