68 Richmond Road, London, TW1 3BE

Planning appeal 3327761 at 68 Richmond Road, London, TW1 3BE (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 4 February 2026 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the material change of use of part of the ground floor from restaurant use to a self-contained residential flat complies with policy D6 of the London Plan regarding high quality residential conversions and daylight and sunlight.

a material change of use of part of the ground floor premises from restaurant use to a self-contained residential flat

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hand S
Postcode: TW1 3BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the material change of use of part of the ground floor from restaurant use to a self-contained residential flat complies with policy D6 of the London Plan regarding high quality residential conversions and daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The conversion provides acceptable living conditions with adequate daylight and sunlight to the main living areas, complies with London Plan policy D6 for high quality residential conversions, and satisfies local plan policies on sustainability, transport, and affordable housing contributions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6 (London Plan)Policy LP20Policy LP22Policy T5 (London Plan)Policy LP44Policy LP45Policy LP36

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