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The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed external alterations, in particular the design of the dormer windows, treatment of the cycle store and associated landscaping works, would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area, contrary to policies contained in the Core Strategy, adopted 2010, in particular policies CL1, CL2, CL3 and CL6, and the aims of the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area Proposals Statement adopted 1990.

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The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposals would not cause harm to the amenities of nearby occupiers, in particular in terms of noise disturbance from the proposed use, contrary to policies contained in the Core Strategy, adopted 2010, in particular policies CL5 and CE6, and the 'Noise' Supplementary Planning Document, adopted 2009.

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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 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.