Planning appeal decision
265 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4SU
Planning appeal 6000436 at 265 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4SU (Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council) was allowed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Nutman E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property.
extensions and refurbishment of the house comprising, ground floor rear & side extensions, two storey side and rear extensions, hip to gable conversion, construction of square bay, construction of a chimney. Existing window openings altered, and new window openings and windows installed. New front door installed with arched surround. External insulation and render applied to existing walls
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nutman E
- Postcode
- TW1 4SU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property
What decided it
The architectural variety within the surrounding area and the design measures employed (set-down ridge heights, visual breaks, and material differentiation) ensure the extensions would not dominate the host property or harm its character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28 of the Richmond Local Plan (2025)Policy 8(H) of the Richmond Local Plan (2025)
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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