Refused ToR extension to complete my move

Hello, I move to the UK in July 2018 from Singapore and applied for a ToR then. Some of my items remained in France (I am French) since I didn't know at the time if I would stay in the UK (work related reasons). Then Covid hits. I now wanted to bring the rest of my furniture to the UK where I reside but my ToR extension was rejected considering that I only had 12 months to complete my move. This obviously leaves me in a challenging situation where my belongings which I purchased and already paid VAT on at the time of purchase are now stuck in France unless I pay the import duty on these goods. I am puzzled by this situation. Is there a way to move these pieces of furniture as part of the transfer of residence (they used to belong to my grand father so they have a sentimental value). Thank you for your insight.

Hello, I'm French too and more or less in the same situation. Have you been able to figure out something? Thanks! Nicolas