1)
The proposed change of use would result in the loss of small office units which would decrease the range and stock of business premises available. The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the loss of the office space would not have a detrimental impact on the range of office premises within the Borough or that the unit is unviable and in the absence of this justification, the proposal would be contrary to Policy CF5 of the Core Strategy, adopted December 2010.
2)
In the absence of a satisfactory planning obligation, the applicant has failed to demonstrate the proposed development would mitigate its impact on infrastructure including education facilities, health facilities, community facilities and highways, contrary to policies of the development plan, in particular policies C1 and CT1 of the Core Strategy adopted 8 December 2010, the Planning Obligations SPD adopted 17 August 2010 and the Transport SPD adopted 10 December 2008.
3)
The applicant has failed to agree to enter into a legal agreement to secure the additional property to be residents parking permit free. In the absence of such an agreement, the proposal for the additional residential unit would result in an increase in on-street parking in the Borough, contrary to Policy CT1 of the Core Strategy, adopted December 2010, and the guidance contained within the Council's adopted Transport Supplementary Planning Document.