Appeal over roof balcony

A BID to build a roof balcony at a house in Greenock’s west end is set to be considered by councillors.

Proposals to form a new balcony at the front of the South Street property were previously rejected by Inverclyde Council planners, with officials stating the new addition would harm the established character of the area.

But the matter will now be heard by members of the council’s Local Review Body after the applicant appealed the decision.

They argue that the new balcony does not depart from area’s architecture.

The appeal documents also highlight the presence of similar balconies near to the proposed site and claim that this creates a precedent.

Planning officials are however recommending that councillors reject the application for a second time.

The matter will be discussed when the Local Review Body next meets on Wednesday December 7.