IMPORTANT NOTE: The Unitary Development Plan (UDP) is gradually being replaced by the Local Development Framework. Check the planning policy pages on the Council’s website (http://www.richmond.gov.uk/planning_guidance_and_policies.htm) for details of when policies and proposal sites have been superseded. This copy of the original UDP First Review 2005 replicates the text of the written statement for information (issued February 2012). Images and maps are not included. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Planning Policy and Design: 2nd Floor Civic Centre, York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ Telephone: 020 8891 7117 Email:
[email protected] LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: FIRST REVIEW Adopted 1 March 2005 WRITTEN STATEMENT Prepared in accordance with section 13 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 27 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 FOREWORD The Unitary Development Plan First Review is the land use plan for the Borough, and seeks, through its policies and proposals, to guide development, as well as to protect and enhance the Borough’s special environment, for present and future generations. The Plan is set in the context of national and regional planning guidance, but the policies are tailored for this Borough’s unique environment, characterised by its well- loved Royal Parks large open spaces, many historic buildings and conservation areas, attractive town centres and residential areas and extensive River Thames frontage. New developments must recognise and enhance this special character. A key initiative of the Council is its Civic Pride programme, which is intended to make Richmond upon Thames the safest, cleanest and greenest Borough in London.