Legal Assistance with Building Permits

Questioner

In 2002 it turned out that the fence (located on the public road, backyard) that I had placed was too high. I should have applied for a building permit for that. The municipality would investigate whether or not the fence could be legalized. I have never heard anything about this until today. Now, 06/04/2012 I have received a letter stating that, tested against the new regulations from 2011, the fence may not be higher than 1 meter. This gives me an enormous view and I have lost all my privacy. Is it allowed to just test the same fence against the new regulations 10 years later?

Lawyer

NOW in 2002 it turned out that the fence was too high and after that no message about legalization possibilities was received, there is insufficient to be able to speak of confidence. I fear that the main rule is that the administration may take enforcement action based on the rules that must be complied with. However, you can file an objection and present your objections. This costs (almost) nothing and a lawyer is not required, so you can follow a: never shoot, never miss logic.

Questioner

Ok, clear. Thank you.