Balcony design and screening requirements

These minimum areas and dimensions should provide sufficient space for a small table and chairs, screened clothes drying or for residents and visitors to relax. Balconies with a larger floor area of great width may be considered where there is no detriment (for example, through overshadowing) to apartments below. Ideally, balconies should be integrated or recessed into the main structure of the building to provide shelter, privacy and avoid overlooking. Where this is not possible, suitable vertical screens must be provided by adjoining/ adjacent balconies.