®Planning appeal decision
39 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QY
Planning appeal 3298282 at 39 Second Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QY (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 28 September 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on protected trees and the character and appearance of the Twickenham Green Conservation Area.
construction of new 2 bed dwelling to rear of 39 Second Cross Road
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- TW2 5QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on protected trees and the character and appearance of the Twickenham Green Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on biodiversity
- Whether the proposal can make acceptable provision for cycle storage and refuse and recycling facilities
- Whether the proposal would exacerbate demand for on street parking
- Whether the proposal can be designed to achieve sufficient water efficiency
- Whether the proposal can provide for electrical vehicle charging points
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision against flood risk
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for fire safety
What decided it
The retention of all larger trees that positively contribute to the conservation area's character, combined with the proposed dwelling's acceptable scale and form, and the unilateral undertaking preventing parking permit eligibility, made the development acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP 1LP 3LP 15LP 16LP 21LP 22LP 24LP 45London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy G6(D)London Plan Policy G7(A)London Plan Policy T5London Plan Policy T6.1London Plan Policy SI 5(C)London Plan Policy SI 12London Plan Policy SI 13London Plan Policy D12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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