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1.The proposed dwellings would through their overall height, bulk and mass, development footprint and design concept read as unacceptably dominant and visually intrusive features in both the street-scene and rear garden environment therefore harmful to the appearance of the surrounding area inconsistent with surrounding local character contrary to Policy D4 of the London Plan (2016), Policy DC61 of the LDF Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD. There would also be conflict with paragraph 127 of the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) which states that developments should function well, add to the overall quality of the area and be sympathetic to local character and the design principles set out within the Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD.
2.The proposed development would through its scale, bulk and mass and proximity to shared boundaries - in particular the projection beyond the rear building line of the unattached neighbour to the South, present as a wall of development and would form a visually intrusive and overbearing feature harmful to outlook of occupiers and conspicuous in the rear garden environment detrimental to the amenity of occupiers of this dwelling. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DC61 of the LDF Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD, the Residential Design SPD and the Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD. There would also be conflict with paragraph 127 of the National Planning Policy Framework which seeks to ensure a high standard of amenity for future users of development.
3.Statement Required by Article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015: Consideration was given to seeking amendments, but given conflict with adopted planning policy, notification of intended refusal and the reason(s) for it was given to the agent in writing 07-06-2021.
4.In the event that this application is allowed through the appeals process the proposals would be liable for the following CIL contributions: The proposals would incur a Mayoral CIL contribution of £12,875 at a rate of £25 per sqm (515m² x 25). The proposal is also liable for the Havering Community Infrastructure Levy (HCIL), which has a charging rate of £125 per square metre of net additional floor space in Zone A. The Havering Community Infrastructure Levy contribution would equate to £64,375 Each contribution would be subject to indexation.