NO OF FENCE

I wouldn’t back down after council ordered me to tear down fence – now common sense has prevailed

A RETIRED couple who were ordered to take down their 6ft garden fence after a neighbour complained are elated the decision has been overturned by councillors.

Ronald and Jennifer Anderson were told to remove the £1,500 fence three years after it replaced a 20ft-high hedge outside their home in Pencaitland, near Edinburgh.

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, Chairperson Jeremy Findlay said: "I can understand why officers made their decision and am not being critical of them at all but I think if the hedge is grown up it will cover the fence and that, to me, is important."

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Mr Anderson shared his relief, saying: "I am delighted that common sense has prevailed and councillors have understood that we have tried to improve the look of the area.

"We are happy to comply with their condition, we all want the same thing, which is for it to look good, while at the same time giving us security."

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