A couple could be forced to demolish their dream £600,000 mansion after falling foul of planning laws.David and Dawn Allan built a huge villa in their hometown of Gorebridge, Midlothian.
They applied for permission for the development in 2018 after flattening an existing building on the site.They submitted plans to Midlothian Council and started construction work after being given a building warrant.
But they claim to have been left stunned when they were refused retrospective planning and told the warrant had been issued in error.Officials said a 'hipped' roof over the top of garages at the house are 'detrimental' to the local area and should be removed.
The Allans, who run a successful coach company, pleaded for extra time to remedy issues with the new home.But they were hit with an enforcement notice warning them to make changes or demolish the property by the summer.
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