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Dismissed1 October 20266011219

10 Water Lane, Richmond, TW9 1TJ

Planning appeal 6011219 at 10 Water Lane, Richmond, TW9 1TJ (Richmond upon Thames) was dismissed on 1 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to No. 12 Water Lane and noise.

installation of a timber decking system for the proposed external permanent seating area

Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Postcode
TW9 1TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to No. 12 Water Lane and noise
  • whether the development would be safe from a fire safety perspective

What decided it

The proposed decking would result in noise that would adversely affect the quality of life and health of occupiers of the neighbouring property at No. 12 Water Lane, contrary to Policies 19, 46 and 53 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039.

The benefits to the public house operations did not outweigh the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased noise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD6 of the Mayor of London - London Plan, March 2021Policy D12 of the London PlanPolicy 19 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039Policy 44 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039Policy 46 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039Policy 53 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039
Judgments
Jaks Bars & Restaurants Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2026]

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