A Scots resident has been forced to remove two EV chargers from his front garden after turning it into a driveway without council permission.
Phillip Marinello, from Edinburgh, transformed the space outside his home into a private driveway complete with electrical vehicle chargers before asking the council for permission.
When he issued a retrospective planning request it was denied by the local authority due to the fact it doesn’t match the aesthetic of the property or neighbourhood.
Now Mr Marinello will have to revert the space on his property back to the way it was or face consequences from the council.
A decision was issued on the case last week refusing planning permission and demanding the resident remove the cars, paving slabs and two electric vehicle chargers at the front of the Moat Street property.
In addition, a boundary fence removed to allow vehicles to park in the driveway will have to be returned, or the council could take further action. However, the applicant also has the option to appeal the decision.
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