Sound advice there.
Failing that the only other option would be to find a surveyor/architect who
is an expert on planning matters who may be able to persuade the council to
overturn the decision.

Hugh

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"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any practical suggestions that may help to solve this
issue, please? Where can I find out more about this?

The best thing is to arrange a meeting with the planners. Often some
discussion and explanation from both sides can overcome this sort of
problem.