85-year-old 'close to breakdown' after council orders £2,200 driveway removal
An 85-year-old Rochford man is facing the threat of legal action after being ordered to remove a £2,200 block-paved driveway he built on a grass verge outside his home. David Siggins, who uses two crutches and has COPD, says he was given permission to build it but has now been told the land belongs to Rochford Council.
An 85-year-old man in Essex, David Siggins, is facing potential legal action after being told to remove a £2,200 block-paved driveway he constructed outside his home. Siggins, who has difficulty walking due to age and COPD, claims the driveway has greatly improved his mobility and parking situation. He asserts that he sought permission from Rochford Council, who informed him they did not own the land, and proceeded with the work.
Rochford Council now states the grass verge is their property, part of a public open space, and has received complaints about the driveway. Siggins denies receiving any complaints and claims many neighbours support his modifications. The council has given Siggins until the end of August to decide how to proceed.
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