Online Representation

Personal Details:  Please Note the Council Publishes the Name and Address of all people who comment on a Planning Application. 

Forename: Paul
Surname: Spencer
Address: 129a Papplewick lane, NG15 8BG

Opinion:

Overview View: OBJECT

Comment:

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

When choosing my property and its location, the view was of a lovely orchard style area to the rear. This was the main decider of my location for my forever home with my family. 
 My property is a new development also, so I understand the need for more property’s and developments which is why there was no disputing the original planning application (to retain the original levels).
I would accept a house in my new view, but although the developer/owner is wanting to raise the levels for their benefit, it certainly is not the right thing to do for us neighbours.
 What is currently in view at the rear of my property is nothing like what that planning application was illustrating on the plans in the portal. The raised levels and paving look unsightly and will make me feel like I am exposed (or could be watched), and that is not a nice feeling for my wife and young kids who deserve the privacy we always assumed we would get and are entitled to. 
 In short, I accept the original levels only as this was the details used to make our decision for our property and was the reason we did not dispute the original plan. The developer/owner has bought the plot on the understanding that there is a slope due to difference of levels, it seems they have not taken this into account, so now want to raise and flatten it for their own benefit but to the detriment of the neighbours and their privacy. This is not fair, and the developer/owner knew the levels was an issue as they formed part of the original application. 
The fence is also a huge issue for us it is very unsightly, ugly in fact. There are diverse levels on show, awful piece of material falling off and flapping in the wind, it looks like an industrial estate, or a scene from the end of the world. 
I have purchased/built my dream, forever home here and these factors will 100% spoil the enjoyment and realisation of this dream for me and my family– which has been in my plan for years. 
 I have consulted with several professionals who have confirmed that raised levels, reduced privacy and the ugly, poorly installed cheap fencing will ultimately reduce both the value and interest in my home. Something I am simply not able to accept. 

To confirm – I am a strict no to the raised levels, but I also would like the ugly high fencing to be removed to below the height of the wall please. Leaving the original wall as the boundary and fixed height – something all the neighbours this side agree on.