Berlin Wall in garden breaches planning rules
Summary
A man named Steven Thorpe installed a large piece of the Berlin Wall in his south London garden. Local council officials said he did not have the proper permission and might have to remove it because it breaks planning rules.Key Facts
- Steven Thorpe bought a section of the Berlin Wall from Germany and placed it in his garden in Herne Hill, south London.
- The wall segment is about 12 feet (3.6 meters) tall and was partly buried to reduce its size above ground.
- Southwark Council called the wall an "unauthorised building" and said it needed planning permission.
- The council said the wall looks too big and industrial, which bothered nearby residents.
- Thorpe was told he could be fined up to £20,000 if he does not get approval or remove the wall.
- Thorpe sees the wall as a historic artwork and wants to keep and share it with the public.
- Some neighbours support the wall and have visited with their families.
- Thorpe is working with the council and local landowners to find a solution.
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