Dawn Gardner erected a 1.8m wooden fence in Livingston to protect her property from litter and intruders, but her planning permission was rejected by West Lothian Council. The fence, which was designed to blend with the area and posed no safety issues, faced opposition over its visual impact despite no local objections. While planning officials found no adverse effects on neighbors, the Development Management Committee deemed it detrimental to the area's visual amenity, highlighting ongoing tensions between homeowner security and local aesthetics.
Despite the planning officials confirming no adverse impacts on neighbors or safety, West Lothian Council rejected the application based on perceived visual implications.
Dawn Gardner has been left furious after councillors ordered her to tear down a fence she erected to protect her family from litter and intruders.
The fence was designed to blend with the area and was positioned away from the footpath, ensuring no visibility or safety issues.
Councillors criticized the fence's appearance, citing that it harmed the 'visual amenity' of the area despite no objections from nearby neighbors.
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