The building permit for a $3.9 million mansion in a Richmond neighbourhood may lapse soon if it remains abandoned.
The Richmond News recently spotted the half-completed building enclosed in a fence at 7931 Sunnymede Cres., near Blundell and No. 3 roads.
Overgrown weeds can be seen all over the 14,000-square-foot property, and the walls of the building are encased in house wrap.
City spokesperson Clay Adams confirmed that the owner of the mansion halted construction four months ago for reasons unknown, and the building permit is about to expire.
“The last inspection was four months ago and there is no indication work has been carried out since then,” he added.
Under city bylaws, construction must happen within a six-month window or the building permit will expire and cannot be restored.
According to city records, the property sits on land valued at $3 million and generates $13,263.73 per year in taxes.
Other properties in the neighbourhood are valued between $3 million to $4 million on average.
City staff have informed the owner they may have to apply for a new permit if the current one expires.
