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Investigation Report 200502468

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.