The £6 million Anton House scheme constitutes 19 flats and three homes at the rear of a mansion on the city’s Forthill Road.

The local Evening Telegraph newspaper reports that Chamberlain Bell Developments asked Dundee City Council for permission to raise the original height of the roof ridge by 260mm (10in) to accommodate the depth of the roof structure required.

They also requested a number of other minor variations such as changes to the style of windows.

Much to the relief of the developers, planning officers gave the green light to the alterations.

Local councillor Craig Duncan said: “I’m told that the changes are just changes in the style of some windows and that the roof will be slightly higher.

“When it was agreed by the council at committee in August last year, there were quite a lot of conditions attached but the council officers have been happy with alterations. Provided neighbours and residents have been consulted and are happy, then I don’t think there is any problem.”