In the view of the Local Planning Authority, the proposed internal alterations, including removal of sections of wall, installation of 2 no. staircases and damp-proofing, would be detrimental to the architectural and historic character of the building due to the loss of the cellular form and loss of historic fabric of the building. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Development Policy 5 of the Core Strategy and Development Policies Document and Paragraph 132 of the National Planning Policy Framework.