Pensioners at risk of homelessness after purchasing misrepresented homes

Residents of Devon Oaks Park in Dartmoor, including elderly couples like Kerry and Sue Fice and Peter and Jane Birdsall, face potential eviction after discovering their homes were sold under false pretenses, with leases stating they could live there for 11 months despite the site only having a ‘holiday’ designation. The landowner, Barton Park Homes, has repeatedly violated planning rules, leading to court actions and enforcement threats. Dartmoor National Park officials emphasize that residents could apply for the necessary planning permission but have not done so. The situation has left many vulnerable individuals fearing homelessness after investing their life savings into these properties.

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