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Even if the erection of the screen can be characterised as a renovation, situated on the corner of the balcony it is likely to alter the external appearance of the lot. It may be out of the line of sight of other owners, but it will at least be visible by the owner.
If it’s only visible by the owner or their guests when they are in the lot then the EXTERNAL appearance of the screen is not affected. External means from outside.
It really is as basic as that. And here’s another consideration, if the strata committee agrees this is a minor renovation but attaches conditions such as continuing maintenance what’s the downside (apart from Strataboy not earning a fee for registering the by-law)?