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The two storey side extension, by reason of its size, design and siting, would overwhelm, dominate and detract from the existing building, would break up the uniformity and simple continuity of the terrace of which it forms part and would appear unsightly and unwieldy in the street scene and wider area. On this basis the proposal would fail to meet the aims and objectives policy, including in particular Core Strategy policies CL1 and CL2, 'saved' Unitary Development Plan policies CD47 and CD49 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The proposal would result in the loss of a healthy cherry tree that contributes to the character and appearance of the townscape and the amenity values of residents. The proposal would therefore be contrary to policies, in particular Core Strategy policy CR6 and the Trees and Development Supplementary Planning Document.

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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.