It was meant to be a project that gave back to nature by creating a tranquil pond in his garden. But a West Norfolk farmer has managed to dig himself into deep water after his pond 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. At its deepest point, it is about 1.5m, while closer to the edge it is shallower. He began the project in 2022 and two years later plants and wildlife has started to flourish. However, last December, his excavation was reported to West Norfolk Council, whic…