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Rogue Roofer's Garden Resort Sparks Outrage
16 Jan
Summary
- A convicted roofer built four unlicensed holiday pods in his garden.
- The garden resort includes a pool and gym, advertised on AirBnB.
- Local residents and councils are urging rejection of retrospective plans.
A convicted rogue roofer, Ross Cheal, has built an unauthorized "holiday park" in his garden in the picturesque Cornish village of Angarrack. The development, advertised on AirBnB as "Riverside Retreats - Bon Bon," includes four holiday pods, a swimming pool, and a gym, all constructed without planning permission. Cheal is now seeking retrospective planning approval from Cornwall Council to avoid further legal action. This move has ignited strong opposition from local residents and Hayle Town Council.
Residents have voiced significant concerns about the impact of the commercial holiday business on their quiet residential area. Issues raised include increased traffic, noise pollution, and a decline in local wildlife, fundamentally changing the site's character. Neighbor Robert Pavis highlighted that the development has doubled residential activity and created hazards due to commercial vehicle parking. The Environment Agency also registered an objection, emphasizing the potential negative impacts.
Cheal has a history of legal trouble, having been prosecuted by Cornwall Council's Trading Standards last year for fraudulent representations and excuses to customers for roofing work. He received a 20-month suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay over £29,000 in compensation. Critics argue this past behavior demonstrates a disregard for local laws and regulations, raising further objections to his latest unauthorized development.
