Neighbour row ignites over 'monstrosity' 6ft garden fence as residents claim it has 'destroyed' the area

Neighbours are furious with Broxtowe Borough Council for granting planning permission despite 15 residents objecting to the plans.

The wall has become the centre of a heated neighbourhood dispute, with some claiming it has ruined the character of their middle-class area.

Homeowner Jonathan Lewis has defended the controversial wall, dismissing the neighbourhood reaction as an "utter overreaction".

"In my opinion it looks really nice and it's completely lawful," he told Nottinghamshire Live.

Lewis insisted they had "followed the rules to the absolute letter" when constructing the fence.

The dispute has divided the community, with some residents determined to see the structure removed while the owner maintains he has done nothing wrong.

MORE LIKE THIS:

• Grantchester: Neighbour row erupts as leafy village torn apart by controversial cycle lane
• Parking row erupts after neighbour repeatedly 'stole' homeowner's space - 'Very awkward!'
• Neighbour row erupts as couple feud with village mayor over their garden where Van Gogh 'painted final piece'

Outraged neighbour Anthony Wilson is determined to see the wall torn down.

He claimed the six-foot boundary was constructed higher than proposed and closer to the pavement.

"What has happened is an absolute travesty. Mornington Crescent is a suburban middle-class neighbourhood," he said.

The veteran argued the wall has "absolutely devastated" the estate, adding: "With the monstrosity of the wall it looks like some sort of prison. It should be demolished. It's totally obliterated the view from my house."

Another local, Tony Pinkstone, echoed these concerns, saying the "appalling" wall had "completely destroyed" and "devalued" the street.

Despite residents' protests, Broxtowe Borough Council defended their decision.

"The wall in question has planning permission, and the heights of both the wall and the pillars are in accordance with the approved plans," a spokesperson said.

They added that "any legal issues or covenants are not planning matters" and noted the wall's position had recently been "amended marginally" with changes "approved as a non-material amendment".