MONSTER “mega-sheds” dubbed “Britain’s Berlin Wall” are overshadowing a row of houses and blocking out 80 per cent of sunlight.
Residents of Northamptonshire are fuming at the swathes of storage and distribution centres that have cropped up in their home town.
Homeowners in Corby claim their lives have been ruined by the industrial units which feel like a “prison camp.”
There are more units popping up in Corby than anywhere else in the UK, much to the dismay of frustrated residents.
Before the warehouses were constructed the council asked the wrong residents their opinions on the developments when it was supposed to check with the people of Hooke Close.
When residents complained about the units, some were handed a hefty £5,000 legal bill because they didn’t oppose the development fast enough.
Recruitment firm boss Georgie Wallis, 30, told the Daily Mail that it was because they didn’t submit their response in time.
She said she’s “just exhausted” all the time.
Georgie added: “We have got to pay up this money while this giant eyesore lies empty – who knows what life will be like once people are in there with the pollution and traffic.”
All Georgie can see in her garden is a huge grey building looming over her house and now she’s been stung with the fine.
Her equally outraged neigbhbour Jose Cruz, 65, and his wife Olga, 60, arrived in the close over ten years ago.
Now he faces a constant shadow as his two-bedroom semi-detached home is dwarfed by the mega-unit with 80 per cent of sunlight being blocked.
Jose said: “We feel like we’re living by the Berlin Wall, that’s the most accurate way to describe it, and I don’t even think the Berlin Wall was as big as this.”
The towering buildings, two of which are Europa’s HQ and Nike‘s logistics campus, can reach up to 60ft with the tallest being Rockingham 161.
This massive building, which is a former Weetabix plant, is actually nearly five times the height of the Berlin Wall.
Having lived in four different countries, Jose said he’d never experienced anything like this before.
He asked why the owners would need to build warehouses in-between people’s homes.
Now he’s nervous about getting estate agent round over fears of how much his house will have dropped in value.
Another resident who asked now to be named described the new living situation as “prison camp” and a “daily nightmare.”
She said: “It has just been horrifying, we have been left with this monstrous eyesore towering above us.”
The BBC reports that reason people are being forced to live in the shadow of “monstrous” sheds is due to the rise in online shopping.
Real estate experts will need more than a whopping 2,000 football pitches of extra warehouses to keep up with retail demands.
The Sun has reached out the UK Warehousing Association and North Northamptonshire Council for a comment.
What Can You Do in These Situations as a Resident?
If you find yourself facing a similar situation, here are some steps you can take:
Stay Informed and Act Early: Keep an eye on local planning applications and council meetings. Object to developments promptly if you believe they may negatively impact your area. Organise as a Community: Form a residents’ group to collectively voice concerns. A united front can carry more weight when dealing with councils or developers and can help share legal costs if necessary. Engage Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor or planning expert to understand your rights and options. They can guide you on how to challenge decisions or appeal against fines imposed unfairly. Lobby Local Representatives: Contact your local councillors or MPs to express your concerns. They are elected to represent your interests and may be able to help with advocacy or raising the issue at higher levels. Raise Awareness: Use social media, local press, and petitions to bring attention to the issue. Public pressure can often encourage councils or developers to reconsider plans. Seek Compensation: If the development has caused measurable harm to your property value or quality of life, investigate whether you can claim compensation from the council or developers. Adapt Your Space: If all else fails, consider ways to mitigate the impact on your home, such as planting tall greenery to block the view or investing in light-enhancing solutions indoors.While it can be exhausting and disheartening, persistence and community action can often make a difference in standing up to developments that negatively affect your local area.
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