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Businessman told to demolish his ENTIRE £1.2m home over basement
- Council orders demolition of a £1.2m Brighton home after a basement was built without permission.
- The owner had planning permission for a two-storey above-ground house but added a basement anyway.
- Council refused retrospective plans and issued an enforcement notice to demolish the property.
- Neighbours described the project as land grabbing and an eyesore for families nearby.
- The council said the completed basement did not align with the original planning conditions.
- The basement was intended to house a gym, cinema room, guest bedroom and storage.
- The estate listing described the home as having marble floors and high-quality fittings.
- Council considered levying an additional charge but advised the retrospective path would incur a levy.
- The owner submitted a retrospective planning application before demolition but it was rejected.
- The case sparked debate about planning rules and how breaches are handled.
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