Posted on 08/06/2013 6:16:02 AM PDT by dennisw
Eco-couple told to pull down their 'hobbit home' made entirely out of natural materials . . . but without planning permission
Family of three is made homeless by planning inspector's decision They built their home from scratch, but have been ordered to tear it down The couple admit they built it without first getting planning permission Their labour of love was branded 'harmful' to the countryside
A young couple have been left heartbroken after planners ordered their unique 'hobbit home' to be bulldozed, effectively leaving them homeless.
Charlie Hague and Megan Williams, both 25, built the roundhouse from scratch with their own hands, using only natural materials.
But the couple lost their appeal today against a planning enforcement notice telling them to tear their pride and joy home down.
Charlie and Megan, who have a one-year-old son Eli, built the house on private land in Glandwr, North Pembrokeshire, last summer.
Locals nicknamed it the hobbit home, although most people did not even know it was there because it is so secluded.
But Pembrokeshire County Council ordered the couple to demolish their home because it was built without planning permission.
Charlie and Megan, who live a self-sufficient lifestyle, fought the decision claiming it had a low impact on the environment because of its unique construction.
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“Ok, most of us - I think - recognize that building permits are ok to guarantee the design integrity and safety of a structure,”
Nope. For my part, if my neighbor wanted to live in a tin and tarpaper shack he built himself, I’m good with that.
And it shouldn’t be that way. People should be able to build their own homes without interference from corrupt government officials.
I was tempted to crack wise but after seeing the photos, it’s a shame they are going to destroy this. It is really impressive!
Maybe I am getting soft as I get older. LOL
I had meant to say religious “conversion,” not “conviction.” But the statement was meant satirically in any event.
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