A modern “chalet” style building proposed for the grounds of a historic Edwardian country house in Livingston would be out of character with its surroundings and look as if it had been crammed in, according to planners.
Proposals to build in the grounds of Dechmont House in Deans, Woodlands Park, went before the Development Management Committee.
The Edwardian villa was built on the eve of the First Word War in 1914 by the Meldrum family who were among the pioneers of the shale oil industry.
