Agent for home site hits back in dispute

He said the position of the property was on the footprint of an existing garage and had no further affect on refuse collection.

The building was lower than all of the surrounding properties and had a low impact on the street scene. Contrary to claims, the walls were made of natural stone not artificial stone.

He said: “We have listened and co-operated with the planning department in ceasing works until the application is determined.”

A council spokesperson said: “The council are aware of the new building under construction on Bracken Hill. The new building is not covered by existing planning permission as it is higher than the building shown on the approved plans.

“The developer was advised to cease work until a revised planning application has been submitted and a decision on the revised application is made. The council is currently considering the revised application.”

The spokesperson said the tree belonging to 14 Bracken Hill was cut back in error, adding: “We have visited the occupier and apologised.

“All efforts to gain access for bin collection were being made and we have contacted the developer to advise that in addition to the overgrown vegetation, the fence plays a part with the access issue and requested that the fence is pushed inwards towards the site.”