# 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.
- Title: Homeowner's Sea View Blocked by Illegal Wall, Developer…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: liz bates, eddie fitzsimmons, bournemouth, bcp council, frosted glass, illegal brick wall, seahawks, nfl, news, entertainment, Homeowner's, Sea
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- Published: 2026-09-17T13:02:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liz bates, eddie fitzsimmons, bournemouth, bcp council, frosted glass, illegal brick wall, seahawks, nfl, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.