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

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

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.

Framework references: 11, 14, 49, 65

Plan policies cited: LP1, LP8, LP11, LP21, LP36, LP39, eLP policy 8, eLP policy 11, eLP policy 46, eLP policy 54

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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