Planners knocked back the plans but the applicant has appealed to South Ayrshire Council”s Local Review Body.
An illustration of the proposed home in Symington Main Street.
An appeal over a plan to build a home in the garden of Symington house willl be considered this week.
South Ayrshire Council planning officials rejected the proposal for a detached house at 62A Main Street in December, citing concerns over its size, design and impact on neighbouring properties.
The application is now due to be examined by the council’s Local Review Body after a notice of review was submitted in February 2026.
The proposed development would see a house built within the existing garden ground of the property, accessed via a shared driveway from Main Street. The site lies within the Symington Conservation Area.
Planning officers said the design failed to meet local and national planning policies, arguing the building would be “dominant, overbearing, and visually cramped” due to its height, scale and proximity to neighbouring boundaries.
Particular concerns were raised about the impact on nearby homes at Brewlands Crescent, with officials stating the development would reduce outlook and harm residential amenity.
The council also found the proposal did not preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area, a key requirement under planning policy.
Five objections were submitted during the application process, including one from Symington Community Council, raising issues such as the loss of trees, the design’s compatibility with the area, and potential effects on neighbouring properties.
However, the applicant argues the refusal is not justified. In their appeal statement, they say the principle of building a house on the site has already been accepted through an earlier planning permission in principle granted in 2024.
They also claim the decision relies on an unclear interpretation of planning rules around building height and does not properly consider comparable developments in the area.
The review will consider whether the original decision should be upheld or overturned.
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