SIR: I was interested to read the article (BEN, April 23) "Garden wall man's fight", and your leader comments.

It was stated that if Mr Derek Jones is successful in his appeal, then this case will pave the way for thousands of residents in dozens of similar developments, to seek approval for a variety of walls! I think not!

This case and its outcome relates solely to the Sharples estate, the issue being that this is an established estate of some 15 years of age. Also there is, as stated, a total of 73 walls in situ on the estate. Mr Jones' residence is not the only 'corner plot' property on the estate which has such a wall.

There are but one of two justifiable outcomes to this issue. The first, and most practical, being that Mr Jones is granted permission to retain his wall. The second being that all the other 73 walls on the estate will have to be demolished, along with Mr Jones' wall, should permission not be granted in his favour.

As a resident in the proximity of the appeal site, I was given the opportunity to give my comments on this issue to the Council, as were also a few other residents. To my knowledge, all comments from residents, but one, (that being the initial complainant), were in favour of Mr Jones being granted permission to retain his front wall.

Miss K Hughes

Bramley Road, Sharples

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