Midlothian homeowner wins planning fight over porch width

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 22:34 · Archive

A Midlothian homeowner has won a planning appeal over a proposed porch that local planners said was 30cm too wide.

The Local Review Body overturned the initial refusal, with elected members concluding that the extension to the corner-sited house would not significantly impact the surrounding area. The applicant said the porch design had been inspired by similar extensions on neighbouring homes.

How it is being reported

• Midlothian homeowner wins planning row over 30cm porch disputeThe Local Review Body overturned the decision after elected members said the house, which sits on the corner of the street, would not have a significant impact on the surrounding areaEdinburgh Evening News · 22 Sept, 14:09
• Midlothian homeowner wins fight to build porch planners said was '30cm too wide'The applicant said the new front porch had been 'inspired' by other extensions added to neighbouring homes in the area and the size difference was 'negligible'Edinburgh Live · 21 Sept, 13:48

In this story: Midlothian · Local Review Body

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