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1)

The proposal results in the loss of a valuable social and community use. No attempt has been made to let the unit as a dental surgery and the lack of demand or unsuitability of the premises has not been demonstrated. Furthermore, no attempt appears to have been made to market the premises an alternative social and community use, nor has it been demonstrated that such a use would be unsuitable. Therefore the proposal is contrary to Council policy, in particular Core Strategy policy CK1.

2)

In the absence of a satisfactory s106 agreement to secure necessary planning obligations, the proposal would result in unacceptable pressure on local infrastructure (including education, health and community facilities) and would therefore be contrary to policy, in particular policies C1 and CH2 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

3)

In the absence of a satisfactory s106 agreement to secure ineligibility from obtaining car parking permits, the proposed development would put undue pressure on on-street car parking and would therefore be contrary to policy, in particular Core Strategy policy CT1 and the Transport Supplementary Planning Document.

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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.

2)

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.

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The applicant is advised that completion of a satisfactory s106 agreement would overcome the second and third reasons for refusal listed above.