Cherie Blair avoids sanctions over £1.3m mews tenant The plaque, Mr Templeton admits, was removed after planning inspectors, responding to complaints from neighbours, visited the mews house in May 2011. In a planning questionnaire completed in June 2012, Mr Templeton states: "The basement was 'self contained' from 09/10 through to 05/2011 but that after this it became part of the main house. In his covering letter he said it was used by a young couple, who "shared the house with a lodger as well as other family friends and relatives." Regarding a new number was added to the street, in addition to the Blair's own, he responded: "Number "14B" was removed 05-2011 when basement was connected to upper parts." In response Rosemary MacQueen, the council's strategic director for built environment, wrote: "On the basis of the response received, it would appear that the basement flat was self-contained from September 2010 through to May 2011. In May 2011 the basement was connected to the upper part of the property. She added: "It would appear that the property is currently being used as its lawful use as a single family dwelling. In view of this no further action is necessary and the file will be closed accordingly. Yesterday one of the neighbours who has complained about the breach questioned whether the council might have acted so leniently had it been anyone else. What can be a greater contravention of planning policy than being refused permission to do something then going ahead and doing it anyway? If it hadn't been the Blairs I haven't the slightest doubt that the matter would have ended up in court, with a hefty fine to make sure the offender didn't do it again. Euan, 29, is reportedly trying to follow his father into politics. His mews home is one of an estimated nine houses and flats in the Blair family's multi-million pounds property portfolio. A Westminster Council spokesman said the action it took was in line with Government advice to try and rectify problems before court action is taken. He added: "The owner agreed to reverse any unauthorised works, which has been done. therefore there was no need for the council to take further action."