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The fascia sign, by reason of inappropriate materials and finishes, appears incongruous and visually dominant and fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area, contrary to policies contained in the Core Strategy, adopted 2010, in particular policies CL1, CL2, CL3 and CR4, saved policies of the Unitary Development Plan, adopted May 2002, in particular policy CD63, and the Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document, adopted November 2011.

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Relevant Policies Used
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 Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London adopted July 2011; the Core Strategy adopted 8 December 2010 and the 'Saved' policies of the Unitary Development Plan adopted 25 May 2002.

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Refused/No pre-app or discussion
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. A pre-application advice service is also offered. In this case the proposal does not comply with guidance and policies. No pre-application discussions were entered into, but the Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants through the advice service to assist in the preparation of any new planning application.