A SECOND bid has been made to allow a double garage in the rear garden of a home in Prestonpans to remain in place.

East Lothian Council turned down Yanka Ivanova’s retrospective application for the building on Gardiner Crescent in September last year.

Planning officials ruled that, due to its “large size, scale and positioning” in relation to neighbouring properties, the garage had “a detrimental effect on neighbouring properties in terms of its physical impact”.

At the same time, they deemed that the size, scale and galvanised steel finish meant it appeared “industrial in character and is not in keeping with the size, scale and finish of outbuildings in the rear gardens of other houses in the area”.

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Now, Miss Ivanova has submitted a second application to the local authority for retrospective permission.

A supporting statement noted the steps that had been taken since the original application to help ensure that the garage “better integrates into the residential setting”.

The galvanised metal cladding has been clad over with a green mesh and horizontal timber battens.

Artificial ivy has also been applied to the sides of the building to “break up the size and scale”.

Additional landscaping has been added around the garage to improve its visual appearance.

The document notes: “No business operates from the garage, and it is not intended to be used for industrial purposes.

“The garage was built to house the client’s cars and temporarily store equipment associated with the client’s business.

“The client has secured premises for their business locally on High Street, Prestonpans, following a recent move from Dalkeith.”