The trouble with balconies is they are architectural nightmares in the first place. Back in the ’70s, almost all inner city terraces had enclosed balconies, adding an extra room to each property & they looked good. Nowadays, almost every building has balconies, creating neighbourhood nightmares with people partying, BBQing, smoking etc. Not only should balconies be banned, but the rear & front courtyards of all terraces & townhouses should be enclosed, creating extra space, therefore wealth, for their owners. Naturally, verandahs should be banned too. People hanging around the outside spaces of their homes just doesn’t work, with all the noise & various forms of smoke drift.