Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, were furious after the glass railing appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion. He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in visitors looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools. The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to keep the terrace. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the porch was allowed to remain. Planning chiefs at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council decided to refuse planning permission, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighbourhood. A millionaire businessman has to demolish an illegal rooftop structure after his new neighbors complained it was invading their privacy. Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, fumed when glass paving appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in guests looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Dr. Raymond Hill, who lives next door, said Heffer planted trees along his front yard to give his own pool more privacy. Dr Hill said: “It is ironic because it would invade everyone else’s privacy if the roof was allowed to remain. “There are concerns that there will be parties on the roof.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as an audit. “However, it was not a screen as it is clear glass and would actually allow the large roof of this property to be used as a social space. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, has submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to retain the structure. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the balcony was allowed to remain Mr Heffer’s next-door neighbor said if the roof construction was allowed to remain, it would “infringe on everyone else’s privacy”. Pictured: The front of the property can be seen covered in scaffolding “This roof has a clear view into the private gardens of neighboring properties and will take away the privacy they currently enjoy. “The local authority should use their enforcement powers to remove the glass railing.” Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “It’s not a check – it’s clear glass. “If allowed to remain, the roof could be used to host parties. “We want it demolished and the roof used only for basic maintenance. “It would set a dangerous precedent and disturb the peace and privacy of the neighborhood.” Scott Garvey wrote a letter of objection on behalf of his father-in-law who lives next door. In it he wrote: “The retrospective application for the glass railing is extremely disappointing. “When it was installed, the developer assured the design that it was a maintenance platform for the air conditioner, obviously that was not the intended use. “This looks directly onto my father-in-law’s garden, pool, terrace and his bedroom windows.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as a check” Planning chiefs at BCP Council decided to refuse permission for the structure, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighborhood A spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once they spoke to the council, a balcony of some form would be allowed to remain Sunny Poole Harbor is shown above. The city is extremely popular with tourists and homeowners for its scenic views, good weather and exclusive dining venues Despite the council’s refusal to grant permission for the development, a spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once officials had been spoken to, a terrace of some form would be allowed to remain. A spokesman for Chapman Lily Planning, Mr Heffer’s planning officer, said: “We are confident that once we have spoken to the council and amended our plans they will be allowed. “The screens are translucent, so they don’t affect the look of the neighborhood in any way.”
title: “Dorset Businessman May Have To Demolish Rooftop Structure On 2M Sandbanks Mansion Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Rosa West”
Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, were furious after the glass railing appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion. He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in visitors looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools. The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to keep the terrace. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the porch was allowed to remain. Planning chiefs at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council decided to refuse planning permission, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighbourhood. A millionaire businessman has to demolish an illegal rooftop structure after his new neighbors complained it was invading their privacy. Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, fumed when glass paving appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in guests looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Dr. Raymond Hill, who lives next door, said Heffer planted trees along his front yard to give his own pool more privacy. Dr Hill said: “It is ironic because it would invade everyone else’s privacy if the roof was allowed to remain. “There are concerns that there will be parties on the roof.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as an audit. “However, it was not a screen as it is clear glass and would actually allow the large roof of this property to be used as a social space. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, has submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to retain the structure. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the balcony was allowed to remain Mr Heffer’s next-door neighbor said if the roof construction was allowed to remain, it would “infringe on everyone else’s privacy”. Pictured: The front of the property can be seen covered in scaffolding “This roof has a clear view into the private gardens of neighboring properties and will take away the privacy they currently enjoy. “The local authority should use their enforcement powers to remove the glass railing.” Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “It’s not a check – it’s clear glass. “If allowed to remain, the roof could be used to host parties. “We want it demolished and the roof used only for basic maintenance. “It would set a dangerous precedent and disturb the peace and privacy of the neighborhood.” Scott Garvey wrote a letter of objection on behalf of his father-in-law who lives next door. In it he wrote: “The retrospective application for the glass railing is extremely disappointing. “When it was installed, the developer assured the design that it was a maintenance platform for the air conditioner, obviously that was not the intended use. “This looks directly onto my father-in-law’s garden, pool, terrace and his bedroom windows.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as a check” Planning chiefs at BCP Council decided to refuse permission for the structure, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighborhood A spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once they spoke to the council, a balcony of some form would be allowed to remain Sunny Poole Harbor is shown above. The city is extremely popular with tourists and homeowners for its scenic views, good weather and exclusive dining venues Despite the council’s refusal to grant permission for the development, a spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once officials had been spoken to, a terrace of some form would be allowed to remain. A spokesman for Chapman Lily Planning, Mr Heffer’s planning officer, said: “We are confident that once we have spoken to the council and amended our plans they will be allowed. “The screens are translucent, so they don’t affect the look of the neighborhood in any way.”
title: “Dorset Businessman May Have To Demolish Rooftop Structure On 2M Sandbanks Mansion Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Sandra Nagle”
Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, were furious after the glass railing appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion. He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in visitors looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools. The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to keep the terrace. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the porch was allowed to remain. Planning chiefs at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council decided to refuse planning permission, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighbourhood. A millionaire businessman has to demolish an illegal rooftop structure after his new neighbors complained it was invading their privacy. Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, fumed when glass paving appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in guests looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Dr. Raymond Hill, who lives next door, said Heffer planted trees along his front yard to give his own pool more privacy. Dr Hill said: “It is ironic because it would invade everyone else’s privacy if the roof was allowed to remain. “There are concerns that there will be parties on the roof.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as an audit. “However, it was not a screen as it is clear glass and would actually allow the large roof of this property to be used as a social space. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, has submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to retain the structure. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the balcony was allowed to remain Mr Heffer’s next-door neighbor said if the roof construction was allowed to remain, it would “infringe on everyone else’s privacy”. Pictured: The front of the property can be seen covered in scaffolding “This roof has a clear view into the private gardens of neighboring properties and will take away the privacy they currently enjoy. “The local authority should use their enforcement powers to remove the glass railing.” Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “It’s not a check – it’s clear glass. “If allowed to remain, the roof could be used to host parties. “We want it demolished and the roof used only for basic maintenance. “It would set a dangerous precedent and disturb the peace and privacy of the neighborhood.” Scott Garvey wrote a letter of objection on behalf of his father-in-law who lives next door. In it he wrote: “The retrospective application for the glass railing is extremely disappointing. “When it was installed, the developer assured the design that it was a maintenance platform for the air conditioner, obviously that was not the intended use. “This looks directly onto my father-in-law’s garden, pool, terrace and his bedroom windows.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as a check” Planning chiefs at BCP Council decided to refuse permission for the structure, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighborhood A spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once they spoke to the council, a balcony of some form would be allowed to remain Sunny Poole Harbor is shown above. The city is extremely popular with tourists and homeowners for its scenic views, good weather and exclusive dining venues Despite the council’s refusal to grant permission for the development, a spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once officials had been spoken to, a terrace of some form would be allowed to remain. A spokesman for Chapman Lily Planning, Mr Heffer’s planning officer, said: “We are confident that once we have spoken to the council and amended our plans they will be allowed. “The screens are translucent, so they don’t affect the look of the neighborhood in any way.”
title: “Dorset Businessman May Have To Demolish Rooftop Structure On 2M Sandbanks Mansion Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-26” author: “Ed Knight”
Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, were furious after the glass railing appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion. He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in visitors looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools. The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to keep the terrace. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the porch was allowed to remain. Planning chiefs at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council decided to refuse planning permission, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighbourhood. A millionaire businessman has to demolish an illegal rooftop structure after his new neighbors complained it was invading their privacy. Residents in posh Sandbanks, Dorset, fumed when glass paving appeared without permission over Robert and Lisa Heffer’s £2m mansion He is said to have created a roof terrace which has stunning views over Poole Harbour. Neighbors feared this would be used to host social soirées, resulting in guests looking down on their private gardens and swimming pools The Heffers, who bought the three-story house two years ago and have been renovating it ever since, insisted the glass railing was just there to act as a screen for the rooftop air conditioning units. Dr. Raymond Hill, who lives next door, said Heffer planted trees along his front yard to give his own pool more privacy. Dr Hill said: “It is ironic because it would invade everyone else’s privacy if the roof was allowed to remain. “There are concerns that there will be parties on the roof.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as an audit. “However, it was not a screen as it is clear glass and would actually allow the large roof of this property to be used as a social space. Mr Heffer, who made his fortune through his involvement in a family meat distribution business, has submitted a retrospective planning application which would have allowed him to retain the structure. Some neighbors wrote letters of objection, citing a potential invasion of privacy if the balcony was allowed to remain Mr Heffer’s next-door neighbor said if the roof construction was allowed to remain, it would “infringe on everyone else’s privacy”. Pictured: The front of the property can be seen covered in scaffolding “This roof has a clear view into the private gardens of neighboring properties and will take away the privacy they currently enjoy. “The local authority should use their enforcement powers to remove the glass railing.” Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “It’s not a check – it’s clear glass. “If allowed to remain, the roof could be used to host parties. “We want it demolished and the roof used only for basic maintenance. “It would set a dangerous precedent and disturb the peace and privacy of the neighborhood.” Scott Garvey wrote a letter of objection on behalf of his father-in-law who lives next door. In it he wrote: “The retrospective application for the glass railing is extremely disappointing. “When it was installed, the developer assured the design that it was a maintenance platform for the air conditioner, obviously that was not the intended use. “This looks directly onto my father-in-law’s garden, pool, terrace and his bedroom windows.” Another neighbour, Ross Holman, said: “I object to the glass railing that has been added to the roof of this property. “This was described in the application as a check” Planning chiefs at BCP Council decided to refuse permission for the structure, saying it was an “odd and intrusive feature” that would be out of keeping with the neighborhood A spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once they spoke to the council, a balcony of some form would be allowed to remain Sunny Poole Harbor is shown above. The city is extremely popular with tourists and homeowners for its scenic views, good weather and exclusive dining venues Despite the council’s refusal to grant permission for the development, a spokesman for Mr Heffer said they were confident that, once officials had been spoken to, a terrace of some form would be allowed to remain. A spokesman for Chapman Lily Planning, Mr Heffer’s planning officer, said: “We are confident that once we have spoken to the council and amended our plans they will be allowed. “The screens are translucent, so they don’t affect the look of the neighborhood in any way.”
