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Allowed16 February 20266000325

18 Wellington Rd, Hampton, Richmond Upon Thames, TW12 1JT

Planning appeal 6000325 at 18 Wellington Rd, Hampton, Richmond Upon Thames, TW12 1JT (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 16 February 2026 by Inspector Clifford E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including but not limited to any 'Buildings of Townscape Merit' and trees.

relocation of front door to property, demolition of existing side extension, and erection of new part single, part two storey side extensions

Authority
Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clifford E
Postcode
TW12 1JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including but not limited to any 'Buildings of Townscape Merit' and trees
  • flood risk

What decided it

The proposed extensions would be sympathetic subordinate additions that preserve the significance and character of the non-designated heritage asset (Building of Townscape Merit) through appropriate materials, scale, positioning and architectural detailing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28Policy 30Policy 42Policy SI 12Policy SI 13Policy D12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 216

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