Slough residents fined over planning breach at their home

Shaukat and Nargis Ali appeared in court after not complying with a planning enforcement notice sent by Slough Borough Council in February 2022.

The notice said the pair had to do works to fix breaches of planning at the property in Stoke Road, Slough.

Remediations required the removal of a dormer extension and the reversal of changes that had turned an outbuilding into a self-contained dwelling.

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Shaukat Ali unsuccessfully appealed the notice, with the Planning Inspectorate giving them until September 2024 to comply.

A follow-up inspection in May 2025 found the outbuilding was not being used as a separate dwelling anymore, but the dormer extensions and roof alterations were still in place.

On 22 October 2025, the pair were formally told that failure to comply with the notice was an offence and legal proceedings were being considered.

The case was heard at Slough Magistrates’ Court on March 27, where both defendants pleaded guilty.

Shaukat Ali was fined £923 and ordered to pay £1,150 in costs and a £369 victim surcharge, totalling £2,442.

Nargis Ali was fined £566 and ordered to pay £1,150 in costs and a £226 victim surcharge, totalling £1,942.

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Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for planning, parking, highways and transport, said: "This case demonstrates that the council will take action where planning enforcement notices are not complied with.

"We encourage residents to seek advice before carrying out development and to engage with the council promptly where breaches arise.

"Failure to comply with an enforcement notice can lead to prosecution, fines, legal costs and further enforcement action.

"The council remains committed to protecting and improving the built environment of Slough."

The council added that further action may be considered if the notice is not complied with in full.