| 1. | The proposed development would, by reason of its scale, bulk, mass, prominent siting, forward of the building line and position close to the boundaries of the site, appear incongruous, visually intrusive, unduly cramped and out of character with the prevailing pattern of development to the detriment of the visual amenity of the locality and the street scene and rear garden environment contrary to Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy D4 of the London Plan, the Havering Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD and the guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. |