Although a silly question but whats to stop anyone just making up a letter from the so-called owner, ie how can i further make it appeal proof, that the council do not question the authencitiy or say I could have made it up.
The council can say whatever they want but they would need evidence to undermine the letter. If for instance they sent someone round to speak to the shop owner and the person at that address appearing to be the shop owner said they'd never heard of you, that would bring the authenticity of the letter into question. But the council can't just turn up at a hearing and say "
the letter is bogus", they would need evidence. As long as the letter is genuine, you don't need to worry because you can't trip up an honest man.
Also, to plead fraud they would need compelling evidence, as Newham learnt in
Tahir Hamid v London Borough of Newham (2230155346, 14 September 2023). If they throw about accusations of fraud without evidence, then we go after them for costs.
There is no need for the occupier to state that he did not report any obstruction as that is completely irrelevant, but he must give his full name and address, I would also suggest giving an email address and a contact telephone number.
