Fencing dispute goes all the way to council

Published date10 September 2021
A row between residents living in Vendace Wynd heated up further when a towering fence was built on their street.

The wooden fence was erected at 18 Vendace Wynd but the resident, Mr Currie, was then forced to apply to the council for retrospective planning permission after numerous objections from neighbours.

The fence exceeds one metre in height and 13 neighbours on Vendace Wynd are unhappy about its size amid concerns around visibility, road safety, and its appearance.

However, it became clear at the meeting that Mr Currie and neighbour Mrs Norma Rennie had a disagreement even before the fence was built.

Submitting a written objection to the council over the fence, Mrs Rennie argued: "There are no other fences anywhere on the estate that encroach on any neighbour's front garden.

"Most of the residents in the Wynd have put in objections and I have verbal support from number 11 and 21, who are both elderly and unable to use technology to voice their complaint.

"Please read carefully all the objections to the fence as they all have relevant points against the fence, which Mr Currie built purely out of malice intent, and it serves no purpose.

"All the objectors live in or are nearby the Wynd whereas only two supporters of the fence live in the Wynd. The rest are family who do not live here."

She added: "There are many reasons why there is a neighbourly dispute, but unlike Mr Currie, I did not think this is the best place to set out our grievances."

Mr Currie wrote: "The purpose of the fence is usually to provide security, privacy, and to help us live in our home without fear of bullying or intimidation, and I am pleased to say that this fence is...

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