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Dismissed17 February 20223284789

14 Trafalgar Road, Twickenham, TW2 5EJ

Planning appeal 3284789 at 14 Trafalgar Road, Twickenham, TW2 5EJ (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2022 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and the setting of an identified Building of Townscape Merit (BTM).

the renovation of a boundary wall and installation of an iron fence and gate for vehicular access, removal of a tree and creation of permeable hard standing

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Greenwood L
Postcode
TW2 5EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and the setting of an identified Building of Townscape Merit (BTM)
  • Whether adequate provision would be made for sustainable drainage of surface water

What decided it

The loss of the mature holly tree, which makes a notable contribution to the street scene, would cause harm to the conservation area that outweighs the public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202

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