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The proposed extension due to its height, bulk and mass creates a series of incongruous additions of varying heights and depths that fail to remain subservient to the original building. The proposal would therefore does not respect the appearance of the property and would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area. The proposal would not comply with policies outlined in the Core Strategy, in particular CL1, CL2 and CL3, and policies outlined in the Unitary Development Plan, in particular CD47, CD48 and CD63.

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The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the mass and bulk of the proposed extension would not cause significant harm to neighbouring amenity in terms of sunlight and daylight. The proposal therefore does not comply with policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

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The proposal due to the increase in the height of the boundary would create a significant and unacceptable increase in sense of enclosure to the detriment of neighbouring amenity. The proposal therefore does not comply with policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

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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.