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Forename: Steven
Surname: Spencer
Address: 129c Papplewick Lane, NG5 8BG

Opinion:

Overview View: OBJECT

Comment:

Comment:I object to the application for the following reasons: 

Raised levels - 

1.	Reducing my privacy by potential visibility issues into my property – windows and gardens. 

2.	Increasing risks of drainages issues, by changing the land levels manipulating the surface water volume and direction of flow. 

3.	when I was developing my plot, I adhered to the existing levels, consulted with building control and planning department to conform.  I also consulted with all neighbours at the time to ensure that respected the levels of their land and installed my patio at a level to accommodate them. This was to ensure there would be no issues and to keep harmony amongst the neighbours in the area. I have stuck to the approved plans and all I wish is for the original plans to be adhered to by this development – keeping to the original levels only. 

4.	I introduced weep holes and drainage to accommodate for all eventualities to reduce the impact on neighbours and accepted the natural levels. I would like to have the same respect and consideration back, especially as the weep holes have now been filled with concrete by the developer. So Raised levels could create a drainage issue due to surface water not being able to escape. 

5.	Please note, I raised the above with the developer and the planning department in the first instance upon realising the intentions, in a bid to resolve before the issue became a reality. 

Fence – 

1.	The installed fences were not included on any plans. Although planning permission may not be required for a fence, I have reason to believe these fences are installed higher than permitted, especially when maintaining the original ground levels. Furthermore, when installing the fence along the boundary, the developer did not adhere to the Party Wall act 1996.

2.	The fences are protruding above the boundary wall and are an eye sore from my property, with material flapping around the back of it. I have gone to great care and cost to build the standard of properties I have on my land, with a luxurious traditional cottage theme throughout. The fence looks cheaply made/poorly installed and the fact they are visible completely ruins the view from my property. The fences were not proposed originally, hence not raising it on the previous application. 

3.	Please note – when I remove the boundary wall to repair the structural damages caused by the developer, the fence that is currently installed in proximity to my boundary wall is very likely to collapse and/or require removing by the owner, to remove any safety implications to us during the repair works. 

4.	Taking the above into account I would like the fences removed such that our view and the theme of our development is reinstated to how it was before the development commenced – which should be the aim of every developer – unless otherwise agreed with the neighbouring parties.