A Bedford landlord has been found guilty of multiple planning enforcement violations to properties in a conservation area.
Mr. Mohammed Saleem replaced windows and made changes that included cycle parking, noise mitigation and bin storage/collection at 1-13 Greyfriars, 57-65 Midland Road, and 85-91 Harpur Street.
After being found to be in breach of enforcement notices, Mr. Saleem, along with his company Samsons Ltd, has been fined a total of £11,280 and ordered to cover the Council’s costs amounting to £14,255.
Cllr Andrea Spice (Wixamsd, Conservative), the portfolio holder for economic growth, planning and prosperity, praised the outcome, stating, “These convictions are the result of amazing work by the Council’s Planning Enforcement Team.
“They underscore the Council’s commitment to upholding planning regulations and ensuring compliance.
“This has been a long-running case but our enforcement teams don’t give up lightly. I am very pleased we have managed to bring this case to court and the council has successfully prosecuted the offenders.”
