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The proposed full width extension at lower ground floor level, by reason of its detailed design, materials and positioning would disrupt the rhythm of rear additions within the terrace that would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the building, the terrace of which it forms part and the surrounding Oxford Gardens Conservation Area. As such the proposal is contrary to the 'saved' policies of the Unitary Development Plan 2002 (as amended September 2007), in particular Policy CD47 Extensions, CD48 Conservatories and CD63 (Views). The proposal is also considered contrary to the adopted Core Strategy, in particular Policies CL1, CL2, CL3 and CL6.

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The applicant has failed to demonstrate, in particular by reason of a lack of information relating to existing and proposed boundary wall height to the adjoining property at No 113 Chesterton Road, that the proposed lower ground floor extension would not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties, contrary to policies of the development plan, in particular Core Strategy policy CL5 and saved UDP policies CD47 and CD48.

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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-apps and discussions
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, and improvements recommended during assessment of the application. 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.