Garage Allowed To Continue

An example of CLEUDs being used is at Kippax Gardens, near Allerton Bywater. Adam Hepworth had decided in the early 1990s that he would set up his own business as a mechanic repairing cars and vehicles. His father had a barn which was under utilised and the obvious place for Adam to start work was in his father’s barn.

Over the years Adam’s business grew and he installed a car ramp, re-clad the building and improved the height of one of the repair bays. In May 2007 he received an enforcement notice from Leeds City Council informing him that he did not have planning permission and that action would be taken against him unless the issue was resolved.

Adam contacted Acorus and we promptly arranged to meet him on site to discuss in detail the history of the site. The client provided as much evidence as possible including dated photographs, receipts and invoices for car parts covering the period of the use. Acorus also assisted in facilitating statutory declarations from clients and preparing a full supporting statement.

After two meetings with the planning officer a submission was made and Acorus successfully obtained a CLEUD for Adam from Leeds City Council. This means that Adam can carry on his business providing excellent service to his clients and a secure future for him and his young family.