Wow - after all that you haven't actually said WHY you don't like the new development or WHY you think it is inappropriate.

There is absolutely no reason why a well designed contemporary piece of architecture cannot compliment, and indeed enhance, a conservation area, or sit alongside Victorian or Georgian buildings happily.

This just goes to show how opinions differ between people. I think the new design looks great, and if I lived in one of the large existing Villas in the area I would welcome the new addition. Well done councillors and planning department!