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The applicant has failed to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the local planning authority that the noise mitigation measures proposed could be implemented and achieved in conjunction with providing adequate living accommodation. In addition the applicant has failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the residential units would not result in noise disturbance to the theatre, that the existing ceiling is suitable for the use intended or that the construction impacts would not have detrimental impact on the theatre. As such the proposal does not guarantee the long term future of the adjacent theatre contrary to the Council's development plan and specifically paragraph 70 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy CF7 of the Consolidated Local Plan 2015.

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The proposed flat to the upper floor would provide sub-standard residential accommodation by virtue of the low floor-to-ceiling heights and the awkwardly profiled floor-to-ceiling relationship within the bedroom, which would also reduce the useable floorspace of the flat to less than the minimum size standards, and would therefore be contrary to policies of the Consolidated Local Plan, in particular policy CH2, and policies of the London Plan, in particular policy 3.5.

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In the absence of a s106 planning obligations agreement to secure the residential units be 'parking permit free', the impact of the proposed additional residential unit on on-street parking pressure has not been mitigated, contrary to policies of the development plan, in particular policy CT1 of the Consolidated Local Plan 2015

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Refused despite pre-app advice
To assist applicants in finding solutions to problems arising in relation to their development proposals the Local Planning Authority has produced planning policies, and provided written guidance, all of which are available on the Council's website, and offers a pre-application advice service. Pre-application advice was sought and provided. Unfortunately, this advice was not adhered to. Nevertheless, the Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants through the advice service to assist in the preparation of a new planning application.

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Policies of Particular Relevance
You are advised that this application was determined by the Local Planning authority with regard to Development Plan policies including relevant policies contained within the London Plan 2015 (Consolidated with Alterations since 2011); the Consolidated Local Plan 2015 and the 'Saved' policies of the Unitary Development Plan adopted 25 May 2002.