Hi all, I too have a clothes horse which I use generally on 1 or 2 days of the week on my balcony. I do not hang washing over the balcony rail and the clothes airer is below the level of the balcony rail, but due to our balcony fencing/covering(not sure what you call it) being insubstantial as in you can see through gaps it could be considered visible from outside. Other lots use these air dryers but are not so visible from the street but very visible from my balcony. I just requested permission from the EC to use and it was permitted. And so it should with the cost of power going through the roof! I also believe there has been some levity regarding washing on balconies, I think JT posted about it some time ago? I have had an anonymous letter under my door in regards to this but have ignored as I believe it a petty attack. I could suggest you also write to the EC requesting permission.
Cheers CBF