UK mother may demolish £170,000 annexe built for disabled daughter after losing appeal

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Clair Birch, 59, spent £170,000 constructing a two-storey, one-bedroom annexe in the garden of her semi-detached home in Worcester, England. The structure was purpose-built to support her disabled daughter's independence and meet her specific care needs. However, following complaints from others, Birch pursued a planning appeal to retain the building. She has now lost that appeal, leaving her potentially required to demolish the annexe. The case highlights the difficulties families can face when navigating planning regulations for disability-related home adaptations.

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