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Notice varied and upheld13 March 20263342486

50 Staines Rd, Twickenham, TW2 5AH

Planning appeal 3342486 at 50 Staines Rd, Twickenham, TW2 5AH (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 March 2026 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the local area.

‘Without planning permission and within the past 4 years, the unauthorised erection on the land of a detached garage.’

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
McDonagh C
Postcode
TW2 5AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The effects of the development on parking pressure in the local area
  • The effects of the development on living conditions of nearby residents with regards to noise

What decided it

The harmful effect of the garage's utilitarian metal construction and poor finish on the character and appearance of the residential area, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by any material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28Policy 48Policy 46Policy 53

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