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The proposed dormer windows would constitute visually discordant additions to the original roofline of the property, that would harm the appearance of the property and the appearance of the roofline along the terrace 11-21 Essex Villas and which would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kensington Conservation Area. As such, the dormers would fail the statutory requirements for development within conservation areas, and would be contrary to policies of the development plan in particular Consolidated Local Plan policies CL1, CL3, CL6, CL8 and CL11.

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Policies of Particular Relevance
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 2015 (Consolidated with Alterations since 2011); the Consolidated Local Plan 2015 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.