1)
The proposed additional storeys, by virtue of their bulk and materials would be visually obtrusive and would create a top heavy appearance and relate poorly to the existing materials of the main building to the detriment of the appearance of the building and the group and would result in substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area contrary to the Council's policies as set out in the Conservation and Development chapter of the Unitary Development Plan, as amended September 2007, in particular policies CD27, CD44, CD50, CD61 and CD62