®Planning appeal decision
15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew, TW9 3HG
Planning appeal 6007754 at 15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew, TW9 3HG (Richmond upon Thames) was dismissed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
demolition of the existing garages and construction of a two -storey building containing 2 x one-bedroom flats
- Authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- TW9 3HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing
- whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the neighbouring properties, in particular the basement flat in 15 Kew Gardens Road with regard to loss of light and whether the proposed development would be overbearing
What decided it
The design and materiality of the proposed building, particularly the expanse of metal cladding and monolithic form, would cause moderate but considerable harm to the Conservation Area that would not be outweighed by the modest housing benefit.
applying Policy S4, the benefits of granting planning permission would be substantially outweighed by adverse effects when assessed against the national decision-making policies of the Framework
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 11Policy 15Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30Policy 38Policy 46Richmond upon Thames Local Plan (2024 to 2039)
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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