A Swiss cyber-security headhunter who transformed a red-brick semi into a £1.3million ‘forever home’ faces a costly demolition bill – after council planners ruled he had used the wrong building materials.
Christopher Morillon, 38, spent years renovating a semi-detached home in south-west London to accommodate his growing young family.
The businessman added side and rear extensions, and a large L-shaped dormer to what was originally a modest three-bedroom home.
However, when the ambitious revamp was completed Richmond upon Thames Council took exception to the modern white render used on its new rooftop addition – insisting it should have been finished in traditional tiles.
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