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1)

The proposed change of use would result in the loss of a small office unit 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)

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.

3)

The proposal fails to make a financial contribution towards infrastructure to meet the additional demands for facilities that would be created by the proposed development. As such, the proposals would be contrary to Policy C1 of the Core Strategy, and the Council's adopted Supplementary Planning Document on Planning Obligations.

1)

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.

2)

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.

3)

Reasons for refusal 2 and 3 can be overcome by the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement, in accordance with the guidance set out in the adopted Transport SPD and the adopted Planning Obligations SPD.