Planning appeal decision
Jacobs Ladder, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, TW1 3DY
Planning appeal 3358054 at Jacobs Ladder, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, TW1 3DY (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 29 April 2025 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be at risk of flooding.
demolition of existing property and construction of a new three - bedroom, four person house
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- TW1 3DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be at risk of flooding
- whether the affordable housing contribution is necessary to make the proposal acceptable in planning terms
What decided it
The Inspector's acceptance that the proposed finished floor level, whilst below the Environment Agency's recommendation, provided sufficient justification through improved flood resilience and conservation area considerations, combined with the secured affordable housing contribution, allowed the appeal to succeed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP21Policy LP36Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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