LEWIS Capaldi has been told to reduce the size of a fence surrounding his country mansion after his neighbour complained it would wreck his view.
The Someone You Loved, 29, singer had built the 6ft structure on his £1.6m luxury property on the outskirts of Glasgow to boost privacy and security.
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The singer had the 6ft structure erected at his £1.6m luxury property on the outskirts of Glasgow to boost privacy and security
Lewis has been told to reduce the height of the fence after the objection lodged by a neighbourCredit: Getty
The star was given permission, earlier this year, to build his own recording studio in the grounds of the mansion overlooking a pond.
He applied for retrospective permission in a move that saw his neighbour Adam Dunwoodie claim it was impacting his life.
Detailed plans submitted to East Renfrewshire Council revealed Capaldi also wanted to build a sun room in the grounds.
Mr Dunwoodie said he has not objected to any other planning applications made by Capaldi but took issue with the fence.
He said that only one room in his house is not ‘dominated by the height and location’ of the existing 6ft fence.
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Revised plans have now revealed a section will now be lowered by almost a foot where it borders Mr Dunwoodie’s house.
Mr Dunwoodie had earlier written to the council protesting over the fence.
He said: “Our own concerns and objections have been mirrored by every visitor to our property.
“The fence, as it is currently located/constructed, has a significant adverse impact on our daily lives as well as our own property.
“In summary, our objection is based on the impact of the oppressive height of the fence, the proximity of the fence, the standard of finish and appearance and the lack of maintenance access to the area of ground between the properties.
“Our hope would be that planning approval for the fence in its current location and form should be rejected and that the necessary work to relocate and alter the height of the fence, considering the overall height relative to ground level, should be completed without delay.
“If required, we would hope to engage in constructive discussion with the applicant.”
Mr Dunwoodie added: “Whilst we fully understand the applicant’s desire for security and privacy and are willing to approach our objection with a constructive mindset, there are several significant factors regarding the existing construction that we strongly oppose.
“I would also note that we have not and do not object to any other construction work that has proceeded or is due to proceed as part of this or other planning applications.”
A planning letter from East Renfrewshire Council said: “The 1.8m high timber fence is screened from the public road by a hedgerow that is currently establishing and will, upon reaching maturity, provide visual screening.
“The fence to the south and east of the site is screened by the existing hedging. However, to the north, the site is elevated above the public road and the fence is set back behind a stone-built wall.
“At this point, the hedging has yet to become established and the fence remains a prominent feature when viewed from the neighbouring opposite.
“It is therefore considered appropriate to reduce the fence height to 1.6m in this location to lessen its visual impact until the planting matures.
“This reduction in height is shown on an amended site plan.”
The council has given Capaldi the green light to build the sun room extension to his property.
The singer has made a number of improvements to his mansion since he moved to the rural estate.
Earlier this year he was given permission to build his own recording studio in the grounds of the mansion overlooking a pond.
Last year he was given permission to build a triple garage to house his car collection.
Capaldi, who has been diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome, was forced to take a break from music after struggling to finish his set at Glastonbury 2023.
He made a triumphant return to the same stage in June where he was a ‘secret’ act and also released a new single called Survive.