We've all had to deal with neighbour problems at one point or another. Maybe they're too noisy, or maybe they're always leaving their overflowing bins out. Whatever the issue, it's always unpleasant to have to deal with these neighbours.

But we have to admit that this story is one of the more bizarre tales of bad neighbours we've heard.

Former 60 Minutes reporter Liam Bartlett's recent run-in with his new neighbours has shown that even the most unusual situations and disputes can be resolved.

Liam, who resigned from 60 Minutes and his radio hosting position with Perth’s 6PR in November to work for Channel 7, objected to the use of clear glass on the four homes being built on his street in Nedlands in the city's inner south.

He argued the condition to the council — which approved the project on the condition that frosted glass is used instead — but the off-the-plan buyers were not made aware of the condition and appealed council to have it changed.

Liam Bartlett claimed he didn't want to observe his neighbours' activities on their balconies, such as their 'bikes, washing, or whatever they're doing'. Credit: Twitter/6PR.

When the change was discussed by the council in August this year, the experienced journalist opposed it, stating that he didn't want his view to be ‘spoiled’.

'I don't know about you, but I'm not fond of looking out onto people's balconies and their bikes and their washing or whatever else they want to stick up on their balcony or what they're doing behind their balconies,' he told the councillors.

On the other hand, Geoff Nathan, who purchased one of the houses, asserted that the frosted glass would diminish his view from the inside looking out, as well as partially block light.

The peculiar dispute made its way to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) after the planning staff supported the removal of the condition and the councillors instead voted to keep it.

After an unsuccessful attempt at negotiations with the house buyers and the council, SAT urged mediation between the two parties. At the mediation, the owners agreed to obtain 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

The council unanimously agreed to the compromise on Tuesday night and authorised the amendment after being informed that rejecting it may lead to a full SAT hearing and a cost of up to $50,000.

Mr Nathan expressed his relief and stated that he 'didn't want to look into the frosted glass'.

'We didn't have to compromise. We could have gone ahead through SAT and we would have won, but we didn't want to have to go through that,' he remarked.

Key Takeaways

• Liam Bartlett's fight to prevent his new neighbours from installing clear glass on their balconies resulted in a strange compromise.
• The City of Nedlands Council approved the project on the condition that frosted glass be used instead.
• The off-the-plan buyers were not aware of the condition and petitioned council to have it changed.
• The State Administrative Tribunal urged mediation between the house buyers and the council.
• The house buyers agreed to have 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

With both Liam and Geoff seemingly satisfied with the compromise, this case appears to have a happy ending for everyone involved.

What are your thoughts about Liam's case? Do you think he was being unreasonable? Let us know in the comments.

 

[adorableagnes]

We've all had to deal with neighbour problems at one point or another. Maybe they're too noisy, or maybe they're always leaving their overflowing bins out. Whatever the issue, it's always unpleasant to have to deal with these neighbours.

But we have to admit that this story is one of the more bizarre tales of bad neighbours we've heard.

Former 60 Minutes reporter Liam Bartlett's recent run-in with his new neighbours has shown that even the most unusual situations and disputes can be resolved.

Liam, who resigned from 60 Minutes and his radio hosting position with Perth’s 6PR in November to work for Channel 7, objected to the use of clear glass on the four homes being built on his street in Nedlands in the city's inner south.

He argued the condition to the council — which approved the project on the condition that frosted glass is used instead — but the off-the-plan buyers were not made aware of the condition and appealed council to have it changed.

Liam Bartlett claimed he didn't want to observe his neighbours' activities on their balconies, such as their 'bikes, washing, or whatever they're doing'. Credit: Twitter/6PR.

When the change was discussed by the council in August this year, the experienced journalist opposed it, stating that he didn't want his view to be ‘spoiled’.

'I don't know about you, but I'm not fond of looking out onto people's balconies and their bikes and their washing or whatever else they want to stick up on their balcony or what they're doing behind their balconies,' he told the councillors.

On the other hand, Geoff Nathan, who purchased one of the houses, asserted that the frosted glass would diminish his view from the inside looking out, as well as partially block light.

The peculiar dispute made its way to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) after the planning staff supported the removal of the condition and the councillors instead voted to keep it.

After an unsuccessful attempt at negotiations with the house buyers and the council, SAT urged mediation between the two parties. At the mediation, the owners agreed to obtain 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

The council unanimously agreed to the compromise on Tuesday night and authorised the amendment after being informed that rejecting it may lead to a full SAT hearing and a cost of up to $50,000.

Mr Nathan expressed his relief and stated that he 'didn't want to look into the frosted glass'.

'We didn't have to compromise. We could have gone ahead through SAT and we would have won, but we didn't want to have to go through that,' he remarked.

Key Takeaways

• Liam Bartlett's fight to prevent his new neighbours from installing clear glass on their balconies resulted in a strange compromise.
• The City of Nedlands Council approved the project on the condition that frosted glass be used instead.
• The off-the-plan buyers were not aware of the condition and petitioned council to have it changed.
• The State Administrative Tribunal urged mediation between the house buyers and the council.
• The house buyers agreed to have 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

With both Liam and Geoff seemingly satisfied with the compromise, this case appears to have a happy ending for everyone involved.

What are your thoughts about Liam's case? Do you think he was being unreasonable? Let us know in the comments.

First of all calling him a "Star" is a bit of a stretch, 60 minutes is a very ordinary show but it has obviously given him a swollen head. He should be thankful the council didn't give approval for a high rise to be built in his line of vision

 

[Shirley Sargent]

They've compromised. Surely that's all that matters.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I can understand opposing to a block of units being built blocking your views but seriously opposing the type of glass use on balconies.

I don't know the area but I'm guessing it's a nice area and people living in nice areas have garages which they would store their items.

I'm guessing they wouldn't want Liam looking in on them either.

If these are units, then wouldn't that be blocking his views not the glass on their balcony.

I'm guessing he is a grumpy man who complains at anything

 

[FrankS]

We've all had to deal with neighbour problems at one point or another. Maybe they're too noisy, or maybe they're always leaving their overflowing bins out. Whatever the issue, it's always unpleasant to have to deal with these neighbours.

But we have to admit that this story is one of the more bizarre tales of bad neighbours we've heard.

Former 60 Minutes reporter Liam Bartlett's recent run-in with his new neighbours has shown that even the most unusual situations and disputes can be resolved.

Liam, who resigned from 60 Minutes and his radio hosting position with Perth’s 6PR in November to work for Channel 7, objected to the use of clear glass on the four homes being built on his street in Nedlands in the city's inner south.

He argued the condition to the council — which approved the project on the condition that frosted glass is used instead — but the off-the-plan buyers were not made aware of the condition and appealed council to have it changed.

Liam Bartlett claimed he didn't want to observe his neighbours' activities on their balconies, such as their 'bikes, washing, or whatever they're doing'. Credit: Twitter/6PR.

When the change was discussed by the council in August this year, the experienced journalist opposed it, stating that he didn't want his view to be ‘spoiled’.

'I don't know about you, but I'm not fond of looking out onto people's balconies and their bikes and their washing or whatever else they want to stick up on their balcony or what they're doing behind their balconies,' he told the councillors.

On the other hand, Geoff Nathan, who purchased one of the houses, asserted that the frosted glass would diminish his view from the inside looking out, as well as partially block light.

The peculiar dispute made its way to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) after the planning staff supported the removal of the condition and the councillors instead voted to keep it.

After an unsuccessful attempt at negotiations with the house buyers and the council, SAT urged mediation between the two parties. At the mediation, the owners agreed to obtain 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

The council unanimously agreed to the compromise on Tuesday night and authorised the amendment after being informed that rejecting it may lead to a full SAT hearing and a cost of up to $50,000.

Mr Nathan expressed his relief and stated that he 'didn't want to look into the frosted glass'.

'We didn't have to compromise. We could have gone ahead through SAT and we would have won, but we didn't want to have to go through that,' he remarked.

Key Takeaways

• Liam Bartlett's fight to prevent his new neighbours from installing clear glass on their balconies resulted in a strange compromise.
• The City of Nedlands Council approved the project on the condition that frosted glass be used instead.
• The off-the-plan buyers were not aware of the condition and petitioned council to have it changed.
• The State Administrative Tribunal urged mediation between the house buyers and the council.
• The house buyers agreed to have 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

With both Liam and Geoff seemingly satisfied with the compromise, this case appears to have a happy ending for everyone involved.

What are your thoughts about Liam's case? Do you think he was being unreasonable? Let us know in the comments.

Who does this self-entitled b. think he is ? Why is he classed as a ***STAR*** ? Wannabe or Hasbeen Wannabe would be the peak of his dubious fame !!! IF his claim has ANY MERIT at all, then he should PAY for the changes or alterations and compensate his neighbours for the inconvenience of having their privacy invaded by his workmen! Can't his neighbours get up a petition to get the entitled p. kicked out of the block ?

 

[Rosalie30]

Nothing worse than having a nice view, then some developer comes along and puts up flats right in your line of sight. Happens a lot I know, and I feel for people whose homes are blighted by towering structures built on their boundary. In this case I think the compromise re glass is liveable for both parties once existing neighbours have got over the actual building contruction!

 

[Fayerae]

We've all had to deal with neighbour problems at one point or another. Maybe they're too noisy, or maybe they're always leaving their overflowing bins out. Whatever the issue, it's always unpleasant to have to deal with these neighbours.

But we have to admit that this story is one of the more bizarre tales of bad neighbours we've heard.

Former 60 Minutes reporter Liam Bartlett's recent run-in with his new neighbours has shown that even the most unusual situations and disputes can be resolved.

Liam, who resigned from 60 Minutes and his radio hosting position with Perth’s 6PR in November to work for Channel 7, objected to the use of clear glass on the four homes being built on his street in Nedlands in the city's inner south.

He argued the condition to the council — which approved the project on the condition that frosted glass is used instead — but the off-the-plan buyers were not made aware of the condition and appealed council to have it changed.

Liam Bartlett claimed he didn't want to observe his neighbours' activities on their balconies, such as their 'bikes, washing, or whatever they're doing'. Credit: Twitter/6PR.

When the change was discussed by the council in August this year, the experienced journalist opposed it, stating that he didn't want his view to be ‘spoiled’.

'I don't know about you, but I'm not fond of looking out onto people's balconies and their bikes and their washing or whatever else they want to stick up on their balcony or what they're doing behind their balconies,' he told the councillors.

On the other hand, Geoff Nathan, who purchased one of the houses, asserted that the frosted glass would diminish his view from the inside looking out, as well as partially block light.

The peculiar dispute made its way to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) after the planning staff supported the removal of the condition and the councillors instead voted to keep it.

After an unsuccessful attempt at negotiations with the house buyers and the council, SAT urged mediation between the two parties. At the mediation, the owners agreed to obtain 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

The council unanimously agreed to the compromise on Tuesday night and authorised the amendment after being informed that rejecting it may lead to a full SAT hearing and a cost of up to $50,000.

Mr Nathan expressed his relief and stated that he 'didn't want to look into the frosted glass'.

'We didn't have to compromise. We could have gone ahead through SAT and we would have won, but we didn't want to have to go through that,' he remarked.

Key Takeaways

• Liam Bartlett's fight to prevent his new neighbours from installing clear glass on their balconies resulted in a strange compromise.
• The City of Nedlands Council approved the project on the condition that frosted glass be used instead.
• The off-the-plan buyers were not aware of the condition and petitioned council to have it changed.
• The State Administrative Tribunal urged mediation between the house buyers and the council.
• The house buyers agreed to have 50cm of frosted glass on the bottom of the lower balcony and entirely clear glass on the upper balcony.

With both Liam and Geoff seemingly satisfied with the compromise, this case appears to have a happy ending for everyone involved.

What are your thoughts about Liam's case? Do you think he was being unreasonable? Let us know in the comments.

I think he was entirely reasonable.