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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 CF5 and CF6 of the Local Plan 2019.

2)

Given the absence of a mechanism to ensure that future residents would be precluded from obtaining a Residents Parking Permit, there would be an unacceptable increase in pressure upon existing on street car parking spaces contrary to policies of the Consolidated Local Plan, in particular policy CT1 and the 'Transport and Streets' Supplementary Planning Document.

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.