1)
The proposed substantial demolition of the existing building fabric, which makes a positive contribution to the Ladbroke Conservation Area, would result in the harmful loss of the building's integrity, patina of age and original fabric, resulting in less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Ladbroke Conservation Area. The identified harm would not be outweighed by sufficient public benefits. The proposed development is therefore contrary to development plan policies, in particular CL1, CL2, CL3 and CL11 of the Local Plan 2019, and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2)
By virtue of their size, bulk, massing and unsympathetic design, the proposed rear extensions and mansard roof would fail to read as subordinate and would not be in character with the existing building, failing to ensure the original form of the building is clearly understood. As a result, the proposal fails to preserve the character and appearance of the building and fails to preserve the positive contribution it makes to the wider conservation area. The proposal fails to be consistent with Policies CL1, CL2, CL3, CL6, CL9 and CL11 of the Local Plan 2019.
3)
The proposed flats, by reason of their insufficient gross internal areas (GIA), would fall well below the minimum space standards set by policy D6 of the London Plan (2021) and the technical housing standards - nationally described space standards. As such, the proposals would result in a cramped and poor quality form of residential accommodation to the detriment of the living conditions of future occupiers. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021 and Policy CH3 of the Local Plan 2019.
4)
Due to the size, height and positioning of the rear extension, the proposals would result in a harmful increase in the sense of enclosure to the neighbouring properties. Therefore, the proposals would not continue to ensure good living conditions for all neighbouring occupiers and would be contrary to policy CL5 of the Local Plan 2019.
5)
In the absence of a daylight and sunlight assessment, the proposals fail to demonstrate that there would not be a harmful loss of daylight to neighbouring properties. Therefore, the proposals would not continue to ensure good living conditions for all neighbouring occupiers and would be contrary to policy CL5 of the Local Plan 2019.
6)
In the absence of a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and details of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), the proposed development fails to demonstrate that there would be an acceptable impact on flood risk in the Borough and is contrary to policy CE2 of the Local Plan 2019.
7)
The proposed new residential unit would require a legal agreement to secure the new residential units as parking permit free and an agreement has not been completed to secure this. Therefore, the proposals are contrary to policy CT1 of the Local Plan 2019.