Villagers’ fury after developers build two-metre high fence that blocks stunning views

The beforehand uninterrupted view of the English countryside has apparently been ruined by a large fence (Image: NCJ Media)

Individuals dwelling in a small village in Northumberland loved a few of the greatest views in England.

Heddon-on-the-Wall boasts some beautiful landscapes of the River Tyne, its surrounding valleys and a part of Hadrian’s Wall.

However residents say this has all been ruined by the set up of a two-metre excessive fence, which seems to dam a few of the superb view.

Property developer Hamilton Willis not too long ago utilized to construct 4 new houses on land south of Centurion Approach.

However this was extraordinarily unpopular with native residents and Northumberland County Council’s planning committee rejected the applying.

The corporate lodged an enchantment in opposition to the choice, which shall be heard subsequent month.

However villagers have been left shocked to see a big picket fence instantly constructed final week across the border of the proposed website, in entrance of benches which walkers typically use.

The view from one villager’s home earlier than and after the fence was constructed (Image: NCJ Media)

Residents of Heddon-on-the-Wall have been left livid by the fence (Image: NCJ Media)

Lorraine Twizell, whose home overlooks the fence, has been left livid.

She mentioned: ‘The entire village could be very offended. There's a lady and her disabled son who like to come back right here and fowl watch and he’s very distressed.

‘Individuals additionally come right here and watch the fireworks at New 12 months and on Bonfire Night time.

‘The benches are additionally utilized by individuals strolling from Newburn, Wylam, and Throckley.

‘It’s a viewing level which a lot of the villagers come and use, and now the view is completely gone.’

Maureen Gibson, who additionally lives on Centurion Approach, added: ‘They'd mentioned this hedge had been overgrown and untidy. I’ve lived right here 60 years and it’s by no means been untidy. It’s infantile.’

Residents have contacted the county council as they really feel the fence ought to have had planning permission.

A spokesperson for the council mentioned: ‘We're conscious of this challenge which is on the very early phases of investigation. An officer shall be visiting the location within the coming weeks to find out if the fence requires planning permission.

‘Everybody who has been in contact with the council about this matter shall be knowledgeable of the result of the location go to.’

Metro.co.uk has contacted the builders Hamilton Willis for remark.

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