David Dahan, 65, from Finchley, pleaded guilty of repeatedly failing to comply with planning enforcement notices.
Councillor Richard Cornelius, said: “I hope the confiscation of his ill-gotten gains serves as a warning to others that we can, and will, come after anyone who we learn has profited from the proceeds of crime.”
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I see no mention that the flats were poorly created and put the tenants at risk. The language used by the Councillor is a little strong. 'Ill-gotten gains' 'profiting from the proceeds of crime'. There is a shortage of housing and this country has a planning process that is the laughing stock of Europe if not the world.
ReplyDeleteIn any other situation this individual would be applauded for his initiative. His 'crime' was his contempt for the planning process and scorning the authorities who administer it. The system isn't all bad but isn't it strange how some councils are known to be more difficult than others when they are all using the same criteria to make their assessment? Ill gotten gains and proceeds of crime indeed. Planning authorities show more common sense and be more approachable and helpful!