1)
The proposed change of use would result in the loss of valuable office floorspace which in turn would reduce the range and stock of business premises available within the Borough, preventing business to grow and thrive. 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 is contrary to development plan policies including policy CF5 of the Local Plan 2019.
2)
The applicant has failed to agree to enter into a legal agreement to secure the new residential unit to be residents parking permit free. In the absence of such an agreement, the proposal would result in an increase in on-street parking in the Borough, contrary to development plan policies including policy CT1 of the Local Plan 2019, and the guidance contained within the Council's Transport and Streets Supplementary Planning Document.
3)
Notwithstanding the policy objection to the loss of office floorspace in the first reason for refusal, the proposed change of use in the form proposed would fail to optimise the number of residential homes delivered in the Borough, contrary to development plan policies including policy CH3 of the Local Plan 2019 and the nationally described space standards adopted in policy 3.5 of the London Plan.