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Recommendation to grant permission based on the project's significant contribution to town center regeneration, the sustainable reuse of a derelict brownfield site, and the provision of high-quality residential units that align with national and local compact growth strategies.

• The refurbishment of the derelict terrace and the addition of a sixth unit constitute a positive intervention in the town center, significantly improving the visual amenity and historic character of the streetscape.
• The residential use is acceptable in principle despite the 'Commercial' zoning, as the development facilitates the re-establishment of existing residential use and aligns with core strategies for rejuvenating district towns.
• Technical concerns regarding flood risk, bat conservation, and residential amenity were successfully mitigated through a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment, design modifications to the rear dwelling (dormer style), and the inclusion of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).