A town council has objected to plans to replace a fence with a brick wall over fears it would "set a precedent". Romsey Town Council has filed an objection after Mark Perress, of Oxlease Meadows, applied for permission to replace one-metre powered wooden driveway gates with two-metre powered wooden driveway gates. The application also asks for permission for Mr Perress to replace the one-metre high post and rail fence located on the boundary of his property with a two-metre high brick wall.
Oxlease Meadows (Image: Google Maps) READ MORE: Plan to upgrade historic site with unusual link to royalty Romsey Town Council Planning Committee discussed the application on Thursday, September 12, with committee members voting to object to the application. The decision will be taken by Test Valley Borough Council. Jerry Vaughn, a neighbour of Mr Perress, addressed the committee, saying that he has concerns over how it will affect his property.
He also warned that allowing the application would open the floodgates to more changes in the development. He said: “I have come here to ask for some support in objecting to (the application). The Oxlease Meadows development is a great place to live.
We found our home by accident, but we could not be happier with the choice. But the last few months have brought stress to our family. “Our view is that there is no need for this (application).
There is a beauty to the way that the estate was designed and the way it is now. This application will de.