Concerns have been raised over a raised decking structure at the back of a home in Chesham, with a neighbour claiming it “invades” their privacy.

The owner of a property in Hazelwood Close applied to Buckinghamshire Council for permission to extend elevated decking at the rear of their home — despite the work already having been carried out.

The plans involved adding an additional section of decking, integrated into the existing back garden platform to create a larger raised area.

The retrospective application has now been approved by the council’s planning department.

However, the proposal prompted an objection from a neighbouring resident, who raised concerns about overlooking.

In their objection, they said: “The decking area invades our privacy in both rear bedroom windows and rear garden as our property is directly over looked.”

They also suggested the structure is out of keeping with the surrounding homes, noting that no other properties nearby have such a large elevated platform, describing the decking as “very imposing.”

In their assessment, a planning officer acknowledged the terrace introduces a more solid and formalised appearance compared to the previous decking, but noted that it is not readily visible from public viewpoints.

They added: “The scale and height of the structure are modest and typical of domestic garden features, and it would not appear as a prominent or incongruous addition within the wider street scene.

“Accordingly, the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the area and is considered acceptable in design terms.”