Hi,
we recently had planning refused for our loft conversion. The problem is that the plans include a balcony we wanted to make use of a flat roof space that would otherwise not be used- nothing major, enough space for a table and chairs really.
We are already heavily overlooked into our back garden by a block of retirement flats to our left and the planners report commented that we would be able to see into their 'utility areas' from proposed balcony. we would be happy to put up screening if this would help the application/appeal.
its daft really as we would see just as much from some patio doors with say a juliette balcony at the rear although this would obviously stop us using a terrace. I guess we/the architect should have picked up that our LA is not keen on balconies in principle due to overlooking issues mainly, but as we are already overlooked, you think they would take this into account?
The architect says that we can /should appeal the decision and would have a result in 5 days from the bristol inspectorate which I find hard to believe, but I didnt want to have go back to square one if we lose the appeal and wait another 8 weeks for a new applciation.
not sure what to do really! have lost faith in architect so any advice greatfully received! many thanks
we recently had planning refused for our loft conversion. The problem is that the plans include a balcony we wanted to make use of a flat roof space that would otherwise not be used- nothing major, enough space for a table and chairs really.
We are already heavily overlooked into our back garden by a block of retirement flats to our left and the planners report commented that we would be able to see into their 'utility areas' from proposed balcony. we would be happy to put up screening if this would help the application/appeal.
its daft really as we would see just as much from some patio doors with say a juliette balcony at the rear although this would obviously stop us using a terrace. I guess we/the architect should have picked up that our LA is not keen on balconies in principle due to overlooking issues mainly, but as we are already overlooked, you think they would take this into account?
The architect says that we can /should appeal the decision and would have a result in 5 days from the bristol inspectorate which I find hard to believe, but I didnt want to have go back to square one if we lose the appeal and wait another 8 weeks for a new applciation.
not sure what to do really! have lost faith in architect so any advice greatfully received! many thanks