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Dismissed13 January 20253349593

Land to Rear of 323-325 Staines Road, Twickenham, TW2 5AU

Planning appeal 3349593 at Land to Rear of 323-325 Staines Road, Twickenham, TW2 5AU (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Philpott M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

4-bedroom dwelling house

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Philpott M
Postcode
TW2 5AU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
  • whether the proposal is satisfactory in respect of flood risk, with particular regard to groundwater
  • whether the proposal would make satisfactory provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The potential flood risk implications for the site and its surroundings are significant, and the conflicts with the Framework in respect of avoiding flood risk and directing development away from areas at highest risk provide clear reasons for refusing the scheme.

The modest benefits of housing delivery, biodiversity net gain and sustainable construction were outweighed by the significant conflicts with the development plan relating to character and appearance, living conditions, flood risk and affordable housing, and by the Framework's strong policy protection against flood risk development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP1LP8LP11LP21LP36LP39eLP policy 8eLP policy 11eLP policy 46eLP policy 54
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 14Paragraph 49Paragraph 65

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