DHK-2026-0276ResolvedMedium priority

Illegal billboard blocking the footpath

Road 5, opposite the park

A 12-metre billboard was erected overnight on the footpath, narrowing it to about 40cm. Wheelchair users and prams have to use the road. There is no permission notice on the structure.

Time from report to resolution

11 days 8hfiled 19 Sept 2026 · resolved 30 Sept 2026

The clock ran from the moment a resident filed this to the moment the department marked it resolved.

Progress

Reported19 Sept 2026 · 08:00
Acknowledged20 Sept 2026 · 09:00
DNCC planning cell
Unauthorised structure confirmed. Removal notice served.
Work in Progress27 Sept 2026 · 10:00
DNCC planning cell
Dismantling supervised by the ward office.
Resolved30 Sept 2026 · 16:10
DNCC planning cell
Footpath restored. Case registered against the advertiser.

Department’s statement

Response from City Corporation — Building & Planning

Removed the structure, restored the footpath and registered a case against the advertiser.

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