planning help

warwick69

We live in Christchurch and are trying to convert a 1950's bungalow into a modern day family chalet bungalow. Both the neighbours on either side are large 5 bedroom houses. We were originally going out on the side over a garage as well as 2m to the back. But we had to withdraw our plans as the council stated that there was too much bulk. We had to reduce this. We had a amacable meeting with our planning officer who liked our plan "B". So we resubmitted plans with an extention only two the back. Thus reducing the size by 30%. We have now heard that our plans have been recommended to be granted but with the condition that all the dormer windows on the back to have obscure glass and limited opening. Two of the dormers are bedrooms. Our neighbour who has complained via the local counsellor is 17m back behind a 5 foot fence and large bush. I have never heard of bedroom windows with obscure glass, especially when our boundary fence is 17m away.
Will this condition pass at the next council meeting? What are our rights? Please send any advice as we feel like the persecuted party here.