A homeowner has rejected a proposal from a neighbour to erect a zip slide and chute in their back garden amid concerns over privacy and conservation.
However, planners have given Lawrence Dalgleish the green light to pursue building plans in the back garden of his home in Bentinck Crescent, Troon in Scotland.
The planning report said: "Planning permission is sought to erect a timber platform structure supporting recreational equipment comprising of a chute and zip line."
One resident - who lives adjacent to the garden where the 3m high platform and chute will be located - objected to the plans.
A homeowner has rejected a proposal from a neighbour to erect a zip slide and chute in their back garden amid concerns over privacy and conservation
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The neighbour claimed that the proximity of the platform between the two properties would lead to a possible loss of privacy and risk of noise.
They also argue that there could be a loss of light due to the "significant scale" of the structure and it poses a "detrimental impact" on the visual character of Troon Conservation Area.
But the pleas were ignored with planners saying the mitigations in place will prevent any issues.
The report said: "While it is acknowledged that the proposed platform shall maintain a separation distance of approximately nine metres from the neighbouring residential dwelling house located at Lochend Road at its nearest extent.
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"It is considered that the potential loss of amenity to the neighbouring property, in terms of privacy, shall be sufficiently mitigated by way of the proposed screen fencing - essentially obscuring direct line of sight from the platform towards the neighbouring property."
Planning chiefs added that fences and hedges will reduce any noise and use of the structure will be "intermittent".
In addition, they argue that the claim about a loss of light would be minimal and the objection regarding the Troon Conservation Area was thrown out.
Planners explained that the structure would not be visible from public space and it would not impact on the health of the surrounding trees.
The neighbour claimed that the proximity of the platform between the two properties would lead to a possible loss of privacy and risk of noise (stock image)
GettyThe report concluded: "It is assessed that the proposed development shall not negatively impact the visual character of the application site nor that of the wider conservation area.
"Furthermore, it is considered that the proposed design and timber construction of the platform shall enable the visual profile of the development to be absorbed against the backdrop of the wooded area within which it is set, further mitigating any perceived impact of the proposal upon the visual character of the property and the wider conservation area."
The application was approved by planners under delegated authority.
