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The proposed rear external basement features (namely the open lightwell with stairs and near full-width rooflights) by reason of their size, siting and appearance, would be uncharacteristic additions that would draw undue to attention to the property and garden. The proposals would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the property, the group of buildings of which it forms part and the Oxford Gardens/ St. Quintin's Conservation Area, contrary to Development Plan, in particular Local Plan policies CL1, CL2, CL3, CL6, CL7 and CL11, the guidance in the Basement SPD, as well as the statutory requirement for development within a conservation area.

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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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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