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The man who built the four-meter-high fence blocking his neighbors’ view of Wellington Harbor has told a court he had no need to consider the impact on them.
David Walmsley built a play fortress on his Roseneath property, part of which is adjacent to Peter and Sylvia Aitchison’s home. From their terrace, which once offered a multi-million dollar view of the harbor and the city, all they can see is a fence that is part of the fort.
They said they believe the fence deducted $ 900,000 from the $ 1.6 million value of their Maida Vale Road apartment
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Peter Aitchison and the bare wooden fence that completely blocks the view of the lower level of the Maida Vale Rd property.
Walmsley testified in Wellington Environmental Court on Wednesday and was questioned by Aitchisons attorney Andrew Cameron.
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“As far as I understand your position,” said Cameron, “do you think that provided what you do it is.” [city council’s] District plan, don’t you have to consider it? “
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The view in front of the fence was established.
“Pretty much, yes,” replied Walmsley.
“So was it too good for the Aitchisons?” Asked Cameron.
“I think yes, pretty much if it blocks your view. It’s not necessarily bad and it’s something to be expected,” said Walmsley.
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The dispute between the Aitchisons and David Walmsley, the owner of the neighboring property, is now in environmental court.
Cameron asked if it was important to consider the impact on his neighbors.
“I think if you do something for your own habitation and on your land, do it,” said Walmsely.
He accepted that the building looked like a fence from the Aitchison side.
But he said his goal was privacy, and if what he was doing was sensible on his own property, he didn’t have to consider his neighbors.
His attorney, Tom Bennion, previously said that there were significant views left of the Aitchison’s apartment and that they could see Petone from the east end of their patio.
The Aitchisons are asking the environmental tribunal to consider doing something about the structure because of its adverse environmental impact. The court could order that it be removed or the height lowered.
The court previously ruled that the city council made a mistake in interpreting the district plan by giving the playground the go-ahead.
Judge Brian Dwyer and Environment Commissioner Ian Buchanan, hearing the case, took a trip to the Maida Vale Rd property earlier this week to see the structure for themselves.
The case continues.
How did we get here?
* After the fence was put up last year, the Aitchisons asked the council if it could be dismantled.
* The council insisted that his hands were tied and that the fence was allowed according to the district plan.
* The Aitchisons took the matter to the environmental tribunal, which ruled that the council had made a mistake in interpreting the plan. when they gave the playground permission. However, it was not regulated that the fence should be dismantled.
* The council accepted the ruling and said the fence must fall.
* It’s still there, and the Aitchisons have returned to the environmental court for an order to reduce their elevation. This time they are supported by the Council.
* The court may order something to be done about the structure, including removing or lowering it.
* In the meantime, Wellington City Council has appealed the original Environment Court decision to the High Court.
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