A BID by a district councillor to build a boundary wall on his property in Lympstone has been given the green light.
A BID by a district councillor to build a boundary wall on his property in Lympstone has been given the green light.
East Devon’s Development Management Committee on Tuesday rubberstamped an application by ward member Ben Ingham to build a replacement front boundary wall with railings at Ferndale, The Strand, Lympstone.
The council’s conservation officer said: “There is no objection in principle to the replacement of the existing front boundary wall with a brick wall and metal railing.
“The proposed wall is therefore considered acceptable.”
Councillor David Atkins said: “It fits in well with the area. I move that this be accepted.”
It was added that the application would normally have been dealt with by officers under delegated powers.
But was instead considered by the committee because the application was submitted by a councillor and the process had to be seen to be ‘above board.’
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