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Homeowner's Sea View Blocked by Illegal Wall, Developer Proposes Frosted Glass Fix
Homeowner lashed out after developer plans to replace illegal brick wall with frosted glass, claiming it won't restore sea views.
In brief
Homeowner lashed out after developer plans to replace illegal brick wall with frosted glass, claiming it won't restore sea views. Homeowner Liz Bates says illegal brick wall blocking her sea view will remain an issue even after developer replaces it with frosted glass, which still hides the view. Originally reported…
Illegal wall blocks sea view
Homeowner Liz Bates says illegal brick wall knocked £50,000 off her seaside flat value.
Developer applies for glass fix
Developer Eddie Fitzsimmons wants to replace brick wall with frosted glass to hide views.
Wall already illegal
Local council refused planning permission for wall, and appeal failed.
Frosted glass won't help
Frosted glass still hides sea view, so Liz Bates won't see the ocean.
Liz Bates' frustration
Liz Bates says developer ignored council's order to stop building the wall.
Council's role
Liz Bates wants council to act on planning inspector's findings about noise and nuisance.
Planning inspector's report
Inspector David Kay said wall has harmful overbearing impact on Liz Bates' home.
Developer's new plan
Developer says they'll shorten terrace and add frosted glass screen.
New glass screen claim
Developer claims new glass screen won't harm Liz Bates' living conditions.
Liz Bates' response
Liz Bates says any wall or terrace is illegal and will harm her living conditions.
100 residents affected
About 100 residents claim their lives were ruined by the development.
Council's past actions
Council ordered developer to demolish wall but he kept building.
Noise and nuisance risk
Inspector warned wall could cause loud parties and overheard conversations.
Liz Bates' demands
Liz Bates wants council to respect planning rules and protect existing residents.
Council's next step
Council must act on planning inspector's findings to fix the problem.
What happens next
Liz Bates urges council to knock down wall and not rebuild it with glass.
Here's the gist
Homeowner Liz Bates says illegal brick wall blocking her sea view will remain an issue even after developer replaces it with frosted glass, which still hides the view.
