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The proposed ground and first floor infill extension by virtue of it bulk, size and location on the building, is considered to fail to remain subservient to the original building and to disrupt the rhythm of extensions at the rear of the terrace. The proposal would cause harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed property. The proposal is contrary to the Core Strategy, in particular policy CL4.

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The lowering of the floor level within the pavement vaults by 500mm would alter the original proportions and volume of the vault, harming their historic character which in turn would diminishing their contribution to the significance of the grade II listed building. ÿThe proposal would therefore not preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the proposal would therefore be contrary to policy CL4 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 despite pre-app advice
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, and offers a pre-application advice service. Pre-application advice was sought and provided. Unfortunately, this advice was not adhered to in this instance. Further advice, if necessary, can be obtained through the Council's pre application advice service.