Concrete wall and timber fence at Holly House, Gwersyllt, Wrexham

“Proposal Planning Permission is sought for the erection of a concrete retaining wall and a timber fence.”

“The development proposed is located along the rear garden boundary of the existing dwellings adjacent to Rogers Lane. The height of the wall is approximately 1.6m and the fence 1.55m high, giving a combined height of 3.15m.”

“Site Description The application site relates to two adjacent but detached dwellings with the same applicant/homeowner. The existing dwellings are Holly House and Oakdene. Both dwellings facing onto Summerhill Road and have rear gardens adjacent to Rogers Lane.”

“Development has already started but work has been paused pending the determination of this application.”

“P/2025/0554 - ERECTION OF CONCRETE WALL AND TIMBER FENCE WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING - Withdrawn - 29/08/2026.”

“The appearance and overall height of the boundary treatment is comparable to neighbouring properties, which have similar boundary treatments along Rogers Lane, in a setting which is subject to significant ground level changes - i.e. gardens set at a higher level than the road. The reduced height of the fence now proposed…”

“The wall and fence are of a notable height when viewed from the Rogers Lane side. However, the wall is seen in the context of a site built into a slope and with ground levels that are at a level higher than neighbouring housing on the opposite side of Rogers Lane. The nearest properties in this regard are approximately 15 metres to the east of the development.”

“Consultation Responses Community Council: Gwersyllt Community Council - Objections for the following reasons: -”

“1) Encroachment onto the adjacent highway and the negative impact that has had on the users and residents of Rogers Lane - Officer comment: It does not encroach onto the public highway as confirmed by the highways department) 2) The visual intrusion of this boundary treatment on Rogers Lane 3) This development is not in keeping with the character of the area. 4) The loss of light the proposed development creates for the surrounding residents on Rogers Lane.”

“Concerns had been raised by the Community Council regarding the visual impact of the development and the potential loss of light to neighbouring properties. It was reported that the applicant had amended the proposal and was seeking to reduce the height of the fence to better reflect the boundary at the adjoining…”

“This document is also available in Welsh This Committee’s meetings are webcast and can be viewed by visiting the webcast library at: https://wrexham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcasts property. It was noted that planting was proposed around the wall and fence to soften its appearance. • Officers acknowledged that the proposal represented a significant change from the previous hedge boundary.”

“RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.”

“Within three months of the date of this decision, the height of the fence shall be reduced 1.55 metres (as measured from the top of the retaining wall) in accordance with the details shown on the drawing. Details of Wall and Fence Plan - HHG 003b - dated 12.05.2026 and thereafter retained at that height.”

“Within three months of the date of this decision a scheme of soft landscaping and biodiversity enhancements shall have been submitted for the written approval of the local planning authority. The scheme shall include a timetable for its implementation. Landscaping shall thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details.”