Overview
The complainant (Mr C) raised a number of concerns about a fence which had been erected by North Lanarkshire Council to the rear of his property.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) the Council stated that the fence was necessary because of Mr C's family's anti-social behaviour despite the Police being unaware of any such issues. Furthermore, the decision to put up the fence was made as a result of a complaint by only one neighbour (not upheld);
- (b) Mr C was not consulted before the fence was put up (not upheld); and
- (c) the erection of the steel fence at the rear of Mr C's property causes a nuisance to him and his family (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.