The property is similar to something you might see on Grand Designs or George Clarke's Amazing Spaces - but neighbours have concerns over privacy and sunlight
It looks like a project straight from TV shows such as Grand Designs or George Clarke's Amazing Spaces - and now this glass structure on top of a historic water tower is set to become a dream family home after planning chiefs gave plans the green light.
READ MORE: 'This dream £4m home is a nightmare for neighbours' - Unauthorised summer house avoids demolition order over council's red tape fears Neighbours' worries A number of objections were sent to West Lancashire Council. Among them, Brian Farrimond, of Tower Hill, wrote: "We feel that the proposal still does not accord the respect the tower deserves. The structure on top of the tower is wholly out of keeping with the rest of the building.
"We seek reassurance that specialist conservation and archaeological advisers are consulted throughout the conversion to ensure the integrity of this important building is maintained. Sunshine and views Phil Tyrer, another Tower Hill resident, said he generally supported the conversion but had some concerns about the new glass extension's height and the impact on privacy to homes on the west.
West Lancashire Borough Council Skelmersdale Ormskirk
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