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Dismissed5 May 20223278905

Gaucho Grill, Riverside, The Towpath, Richmond, TW10 6UJ

Planning appeal 3278905 at Gaucho Grill, Riverside, The Towpath, Richmond, TW10 6UJ (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is inappropriate within the Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) area.

the removal of existing bench to facilitate the temporary and seasonal use (May - September) of part of the pier as a self-contained al fresco restaurant with associated demountable furniture, structures and lighting

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Rennie S
Postcode
TW10 6UJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development is inappropriate within the Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) area
  • Whether the proposal would interfere with the boating/transport functionality and therefore the special character of the River Thames and Thames Policy Area
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of heritage assets
  • Whether the proposal results in an over-concentration of restaurant uses along the Richmond Riverside
  • The effect of the development on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal constitutes inappropriate development in Metropolitan Open Land with no very special circumstances to justify it, and causes less than substantial but uncompensated harm to the character and appearance of the Richmond Hill Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G3Policy LP13Policy LP18Policy SI 14Policy SI 15Policy SI 16Policy LP1Policy LP3Policy HC1Policy LP6Policy LP26Policy LP15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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