Request for Permission to Replace Patio Floor Tiles

The proposed modification concerns the replacement of the patio floor tiles, which have deteriorated significantly. Many tiles have become loose, allowing water ingress that has caused persistent damage to the rendering of the adjacent walls and patio slab.

This problem is worsened by the two flat roof overflow pipes, which discharge rainwater directly onto the patio during heavy rainfall, accelerating the deterioration. Furthermore, the original Cybarco installation was of poor quality, with no damp-proof membrane beneath the tiles and insufficient use of tile adhesive.

The existing tiles are 29x29 cm beige tiles with a 6 mm grout width. These tiles are no longer available in sufficient quantity, either in Cyprus or internationally, and the 29x29 cm format is no longer a standard size for external floor tiles.  Furthermore the larg grout width increase the risk of water ingress.

To address this, the owner proposes to replace the current tiles with a high-quality, standard external floor tile in a colour similar to the existing cream/beige, using commonly available sizes such as 60x60 cm. The installation will use a more suitable grout width of 2–3 mm.

The exact choice of tile will depend on supplier and tile availability but will remain consistent with the village’s overall colour scheme and aesthetic.

This modification will not be visible from any common areas of the village and will not affect neighbours’ lines of sight or their enjoyment of their properties.

Image shwoing some loose tiles and water damage

Image shwong dmaage to wall rendering due to water ingress

Image shwoing one of two down pipes expelling over patio.