| 1. | The proposed development would, by reason of its resultant scale, bulk and mass, and close proximity to site boundaries, close down the characteristic spacing between dwellings located on the southern side of Berther Road which would be harmful to the open and spacious character of the streetscene and the visual amenities of Emerson Park Policy Area, contrary to the Emerson Park Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and policy DC61 of the LDF Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document. |