It was meant to be a project that gave back to nature by creating a tranquil pond in his garden. But a farmer has managed to dig himself into deep water after his pride and joy left him embroiled in a “frustrating” planning row. Brian Rivett, a keen gardener, built a 38m long and 25m wide pond within the grounds of his home in Boughton, a tiny hamlet close to the village of Stoke Ferry. At its deepest point, it is about 1.5m, while closer to the edge it is much shallower. He began the project in 2022 and two years later, it is now beginning to flourish as his plants grow and wildlife begins to…
