Homeowner loses battle to keep 'overbearing' timber staircase in garden (opens original article in a new tab)

A homeowner in Wales lost an appeal to keep a timber staircase and platform in his garden after an inspector ruled it conflicted with local planning policies and would negatively impact neighbors.

• Homeowner Davies' timber staircase and platform design rejected by council
• Appeal to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales denied by inspector Nicola Gulley
• Inspector concluded development conflicted with local planning policies and would harm nearby residents