1)
The proposed roof design and associated terrace would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the building, the surrounding properties and the Edwards Square/Scarsdale and Abingdon Conservation Area. Consequentially, the proposed development is considered not to comply with the aims and objectives of the Local Plan, in particular, policies: CL1, CL2, CL3, CL6 and CL11.
2)
The proposed roof terrace would fail to ensure a good standard of living is provided, insofar as it would result in overlooking and a harmful loss of privacy to near residential neighbours, failing to meet the requirements of the Local Plan. Consequentially, the proposed development is considered not to comply with the aims and objectives of the Local Plan, in particular, policy CL5.