The doctor filed a lawsuit against the government because of the neighbor’s fence
The Daily Mail reported that recently, a doctor living in the upper-class town of Bridge of Allan, Stirling town, in the Stirlingshire county, Scotland, United Kingdom, won the “battle” with the man. his neighbour. It’s not a legal battle over land or anything so big that it has to do with… the trees.
Dr David Watts said his family’s life was made miserable by 15 leylandii cypress trees owned by neighbor James Henderson (68 years old) because it blocked the sun and view from the treatment house. price 700,000 pounds (equivalent to more than 20 billion).
Dr David Watts (whose home is pictured above) said his family’s life was made miserable by 15 leylandii cypress trees owned by 68-year-old James Henderson.
Leylandii cypresses (a coniferous tree) up to 9m tall were planted around his property by antiques dealer James as hedges. Dr. David talked and negotiated many times with Mr. James to cut down the height of the trees. However, Mr. James turned down the neighbor’s offer on the grounds that it affected his privacy.
Reluctantly, Dr David had to file a complaint with Stirling town council to seek help from the local government. Dr. David’s lawsuit was settled with the request that Mr. James had to lower the height of the tree line to 7m.
Image of Dr. David’s garden.
But Dr David was still not satisfied, so he continued to file an appeal with the Scottish government and was answered to cut the tree down to 5.7m.
In an appeal letter, Dr David said: “Our house is shaded year-round by that towering fence, which blocks the garden and the house from sunlight. The decision regarding the fence height from Stirling Council is not in keeping with the right to enjoyment. our property as required by the High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013. I require the fence to be reduced to 2.4m or less This will significantly reduce the level of shade. shade, thus restoring a reasonable interest in my property”.
Dr David also reported to the government that he will be trimming trees in his garden to gain access to more light and has also hired an expert to analyze the actual situation. This person said that the trees should be reduced to 4.8m.
In a letter, Mr. James Henderson said: “We value our longstanding privacy and do not expect trees to lose height. Unlike deciduous trees that can take shape and will regrow attractively with extensive pruning, these conifers that have decreased in height look very unsightly and cannot regain their original shape.If their height is reduced, they will be stunted, hideous, unattractive, and extremely detrimental, counterproductive to both both sides”.
View from the home of Dr. David.
Government representative, Mr. CJ Leigh, said: “I’ve found that fencing has a negative impact on the enjoyment residents can reasonably expect from their homes and gardens. On the other hand, I’ve also found that fencing has benefits in terms of maintaining privacy The notice to reduce the height of the tree line to 5.7m by the council will resolve the light issue.
In my opinion, reducing the height of the fence to eye level in the main rooms on the first floor is intended to ‘avoid feeling unduly overbearing’, while ensuring that privacy is not lost to neighbours. “.
Mr. James will have to lower the height of the tree line as required by the government before November this year.
Source: Daily Mail
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