Warning to Brits at risk of £50,000 fines over home improvement mistake

Warning to Brits at risk of £50,000 fines over home improvement mistake

Failure to secure the right planning permission can result in fines up to £20,000 for non-compliance - or in the worst-case scenario, you may face an enforcement notice and be told to undo the work

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