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Council Demands Removal of Pensioner's Sheltered Walkway

3/10/2026

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Ross Drysdale, a 73-year-old pensioner from Christchurch, Dorset, faces legal action by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council over a sheltered walkway built to aid his disabled wife.
Drysdale spent £6,000 on the walkway after a building inspector assured him it met regulations.
The council ordered removal by March 23 for brickwork non-compliance.
The council stated that compliance with planning regulations is the developer's responsibility.

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Ross Drysdale, a 73-year-old pensioner from Christchurch, Dorset, faces legal action by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council over a sheltered walkway built to aid his disabled wife.
Drysdale spent £6,000 on the walkway after a building inspector assured him it met regulations.
The council ordered removal by March 23 for brickwork non-compliance.
The council stated that compliance with planning regulations is the developer's responsibility.