21 Conway Road and 600-602 Hanworth Road, Whitton

‘Construction of a block of 4 flats and a detached bungalow on land to the rear of 600-602 Hanworth Road (owned by Mrs S Gupta) and 21 Conway Road (owned by Mr B Sandhu)’

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jones M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on biodiversity
whether or not the proposal would make an appropriate contribution towards affordable housing
whether or not the proposal would be safe with regard to fire risk
whether or not the proposal would be adequately accessible and serviced
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The cumulative weight of conflicts with the development plan on biodiversity, affordable housing, fire safety and access and servicing outweighed the limited benefits of housing provision.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP39(B), Policy LP15, Policy LP36, Policy D12(A), Policy LP39, Policy LP45, Policy LP1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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