“In a decision that could affect hundreds of property owners in Newton, the Appeals Court ruled Friday that landowners with two small lots cannot build a second house, despite building permits issued to the contrary,” the Globe reports.
This involves a permit the city inspector gave the owner of a property on Bradford Road in 2009, which was later revoked by the Land Court.
Congratulations to Ron & Hugh, who have struggled with this issue for so long and to the many others who supported their claim.
And to Aldermen Lisle Baker, Brian Yates and former Alderman George Mansfield who filed a supporting brief. Hopefully this will help stimulate a community discussion about a range of reasonable and fair development issues in many neighborhoods throughout Newton.
The link to the ruling was broken but I believe it has now been fixed.