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Marie Heathcote lodged an appeal after New Forest District Council rejected her application to install a new garden fence and gate. But a government-appointed planning inspector has upheld the council's decision. The inspector said the proposal would create extra space for the planting of vegetables and fruit trees, which would help improve the area's biodiversity.
But they added that the new fence would comprise concrete posts and boards, topped by a 6ft close-boarded wooden fence. "Such a fence would be out of character with the prevailing boundary treatments and, because of the proposed height and length, it would form a harsh and stark boundary in a very prominent location along the main road and directly opposite a spur road junction. "The proposed fence would appear visually intrusive and would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area.
" Ms Heathcote lives at The Mount in Ringwood..
