A council is demanding the removal of a child’s climbing frame from a Rickmansworth garden because it allegedly breaches planning rules.

The offending structure, complete with a set of monkey bars and swings, was erected at the rear of a property in Thellusson Way, Rickmansworth.

Three Rivers District Council, however, ordered its removal in November after receiving complaints.

That order is now being challenged by the homeowner and will be decided at a legal appeal early next year.

Council officers, who are opposing the granting of planning permission, argue the structure is too big and overlooks neighbouring gardens.