®Planning appeal decision
69A, St Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW12LL
described on the application form as “Demolition of existing external staircase and first floor conservatory and construction of new single story rear extension. Internal reconfiguration general refurbishment to include new staircase to connect lower grou nd and ground floor as duplex unit
- Authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- TW1 2LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on existing housing stock
What decided it
The net loss of one dwelling and reduced density of the site, contrary to the development plan's protection of existing housing stock and the Government's objective of significantly boosting housing supply, could not be offset by the energy efficiency, accessibility and appearance benefits offered.
The substantial harm to housing stock and conflict with the development plan's housing objectives, when assessed against the Framework as a whole under the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of energy efficiency improvements, accessibility for disabled occupiers, and minor appearance gains.
Framework references: 11, 8
Plan policies cited: Policy H8 of the London Plan 2021, Policy 14 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 'The best for our borough' (2024 to 2039) (2025), Policy H1 of the London Plan, Policy 13 of the Local Plan
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.