®Planning appeal decision
64 The Green , Twickenham, London, TW2 5AG
demolition of existing ancillary structures and erection of two new buildings to provide 2no. self-contained residential accommodation; change of use at ground floor from chiropractor (Use Class E) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3); two storey side extension to provide self-contained residential dwelling and other associated works
- Authority
- Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect upon the provision of town centre uses and employment land
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building, as a Building of Townscape Merit (BTM), and the area including the Twickenham Green Conservation Area (CA)
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of existing occupiers with regard to outlook and privacy
- The impact upon trees
- The effect of the proposal upon the safe and efficient operation of the local highway network
- Whether affordable housing is required to make the proposal acceptable in planning terms
- Land contamination
What decided it
The cumulative weight of multiple policy conflicts, particularly the deficient marketing evidence for loss of employment and town centre uses, the considerable heritage harm to the Conservation Area and Building of Townscape Merit that was not outweighed by modest public benefits, the unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties, and the inability to secure necessary planning obligations for parking restrictions and affordable housing contributions.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: RLP Policy 17, RLP Policy 18, RLP Policy 20, RLP Policy 21, RLP Policy 24, RLP Policy 29, RLP Policy 30, RLP Policy 10, RLP Policy 11, RLP Policy 13, RLP Policy 42, RLP Policy 46, RLP Policy 47, RLP Policy 48, RLP Policy 53, London Plan Policy E2, London Plan Policy HC1, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy G7, London Plan Policy T4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.