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Builder Loses Man Cave War After Bragging
14 Feb
Summary
- A £75,000 man cave built without permission has been ordered to be demolished.
- The builder defied council orders and lost his appeal, facing demolition.
- Neighbors complained the structure invaded their privacy and was out of character.
A builder's defiant stance against a council order has ended in defeat, with an inspector upholding the demand to demolish a £75,000 "man cave". Justin Claybourn, 57, constructed the unauthorized annexe behind his East Yorkshire home, despite only having consent for a modest garage. He lost an appeal, with an inspector ruling the structure must be torn down.
The annexe, featuring a kitchen, bathroom, and balcony, was deemed to have invaded neighbours' privacy and harmed the area's character. Mr. Claybourn also illegally removed a protected willow tree to make way for the development. He has three months to demolish the unauthorized building and adjoining staircase.
