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Surrey Mother Must Remove Double-Decker Bus After Two-Year Dispute

A court has ordered her to clear the vehicle by June 20 after residents complained it spoiled the cul-de-sac’s ambience.

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Overview

  • Neighbours objected almost immediately to the bus’s presence, prompting a visit from Surrey Heath’s Corporate Enforcement Department
  • The council initially confirmed no planning breach but reversed its stance after a second complaint and issued a formal removal order
  • Salmon abandoned her appeal in court, citing mounting stress and legal costs, and agreed to relocate the bus
  • She invested about £6,000 in the Dennis double-decker and £2,000 on renovation materials with hopes of running a family-owned café and bar
  • The dispute has left her feeling ostracised and anxious, and Surrey Heath Borough Council has declined to comment