Fencing dispute

[117 M34]

I (my gardener) have just started putting up a new fence in my back garden.
This is batten fencing which is solely in my garden and sits in front of the existing fencing, which is remaining in place.

The fence I have put in is 7ft high as this is the height my neighbours to the right have and our fence is designed to hide all existing fencing.

The neighbours on the other side have complained and reported it to the council stating it is too high.
This neighbour has their house up for sale.

Do I need to make it 6ft on that side or can I just crack on and ignore them?

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Tell them they can’t start anything until they declare en garde.

 

[citizenblue]

I (my gardener) have just started putting up a new fence in my back garden.
This is batten fencing which is solely in my garden and sits in front of the existing fencing, which is remaining in place.

The fence I have put in is 7ft high as this is the height my neighbours to the right have and our fence is designed to hide all existing fencing.

The neighbours on the other side have complained and reported it to the council stating it is too high.
This neighbour has their house up for sale.

Do I need to make it 6ft on that side or can I just crack on and ignore them?

Strictly speaking, if the fence is over 1.8 m it will need planning permission. There are further rules for listed buildings and conservation areas.

 

[snorky]

How fit is the neighbours wife?

 

[Deleted member 77198]

It is nice though, batten fencing. I bet it looks the business. The only thing I can see being an issue is if it blocks out the sunlight in the Summer.

 

[kippax4ever]

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

The best thing now would be to torch your neighbours house and put all his windows in. Bet he won't give a fuck about the fence then.

 

[kippax4ever]

I (my gardener) have just started putting up a new fence in my back garden.
This is batten fencing which is solely in my garden and sits in front of the existing fencing, which is remaining in place.

The fence I have put in is 7ft high as this is the height my neighbours to the right have and our fence is designed to hide all existing fencing.

The neighbours on the other side have complained and reported it to the council stating it is too high.
This neighbour has their house up for sale.

Do I need to make it 6ft on that side or can I just crack on and ignore them?

Tell them if you want your house sold
Dont piss me off with my fence,play loud music, argue with your other half when prospective buyers turn up,

 

[117 M34]

Tell them if you want your house sold
Dont piss me off with my fence,play loud music, argue with your other half when prospective buyers turn up,

That is sort of the route I was going. I was going to say that if we get into a dispute abou the fence, he has a legal obligation to report this to any prospective buyer...or he could just leave me to it and we not have a dispute.

 

[LongsightM13]

Strictly speaking, if the fence is over 1.8 m it will need planning permission. There are further rules for listed buildings and conservation areas.

Yep, the council could very well make you take it all down once youve gone to the time and expense of putting it up