Rob Morley wrote:

I have no experience in this area but it seems to me that you could
draw scale plans of the current layout and your proposed
modifications. Mark the lines of sight. If the proposed layout
seems no worse than the current one then show this guy the plans and
ask him what he "feels" about them now.

He has detailed before and after plans done by an architect. I think I
will have to resubmit my planning application with the porch replaced
by a canopy. When (hopefully) that goes through, I will immediately
submit a separate application for a porch. I can't afford to risk the
main changes I want to do. This planning application has been dragging
on for ages (no objections from the neighbours) and I've already
borrowed the money!!


LGF