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Due to the inappropriate location, size, scale and design, the railings are harmful as they act as a dominant feature which is visible from public and private viewpoints, and therefore fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the group of buildings or the Chelsea Conservation Area contrary to policies CL1, CL2, CL3, CL6 and CL11 of the Local Plan 2019 and the requirements set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2019).

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Due to their location and height, the railings create a means of enclosure around the flat roof of the property and subsequently facilitate the use of the flat roof as a roof terrace. The use of the roof as an outdoor terrace, by reason of its size, siting and proximity to the rear parapet and boundaries would give rise to an unacceptable loss of privacy to habitable windows and an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance, contrary to policy CL5 of the Local Plan 2019.

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Policies of Particular Relevance
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 2015 (Consolidated with Alterations since 2011); the Consolidated Local Plan 2015 and the 'Saved' policies of the Unitary Development Plan adopted 25 May 2002.

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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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Enforcement
You are advised that the decision is to refuse and enforce. An enforcement notice will be issued for the unauthorised works.