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The Inspector recommended the omission of Condition 3, concluding that the proposed contemporary design response—featuring a flat roof, brick finish, and corner window—is a valid architectural solution given the site's unique 'bookend' location on a curved streetscape and aligns with development plan policies supporting high-quality contemporary architecture in conservation areas.

• The proposed contemporary design is contextually appropriate for the subject site, which serves as a 'bookend' to a row of houses at a point where the streetscape changes axis.
• The cantilevered form of the extension is an atypical design feature where standardizing the roof profile and materials to match the original house would result in a visually unsatisfactory hybrid design.
• The proposal complies with Policy BHA9 and Appendix 18 of the Development Plan, providing a high-quality design that enhances the character of the Z2 conservation area rather than detracting from it.