I’m the owner of the house (“‘Bonkers’ council decision thrown out”, bdonline February 5) and needless to say I’m delighted with the outcome.

Apec Architects' house extension

The existing house and garage (top) and how the extension to the garage would have looked (bottom)

It’s a small victory for common sense in a world where overworked and under-qualified conservation officers always default to the safe answer of No.

I’ve spent thousands restoring the house to its former glory following a nasty 1960s makeover and years of neglect, and it was a real kick in the teeth to have such a minor and sympathetic modification rejected.

Ken Fisher at Apec Architects did a great job on the appeal and I’m so glad I trusted in his bullish but informed confidence. Well done, Ken!

Richard Beard
via bdonline

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