Supplementary Planning Document I July 2014 Contents 1. Introduction 04 2. Planning Policy and Wider Context 06 3. Spatial Context 09 4. Vision for Kew 14 5. Objectives 14 6. Character Area Assessments 15 7. Features and Materials 48 8. Guidance for Inland Revenue Site 52 9. Guidance for Biothane Site 54 10. Shop Front Guidance 56 11. Forecourt Parking 60 Appendix 1: Relevant Policies and Guidance 62 Appendix 2: Street names character/conservation area 69 Appendix 3: Site Allocations Plan - sites in Kew 71 1. Introduction The purpose of this Village Planning The boundary for the SPD is based on the Following the above, the draft Village Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning The London Borough of Richmond Village Plan areas defined by local residents Guidance was consulted upon between Document (SPD) is primarily to establish upon Thames has been divided into through the ‘All-in-One’ survey in 2010. In March 14th and April 7th. Comments could a vision and planning policy aims for, and a series of smaller village areas. the case of Kew the SPD includes all the be provided via hard copy questionnaire assist in defining, maintaining and enhancing Each village is distinctive in terms of Kew Road Conservation Area to avoid it of online. A drop in session was held on the character of, Kew Village, and to provide the community, facilities and local being split between two villages March 22nd at St Anne’s Church, Kew Green. character – as are many sub areas guidance in this regard. The SPD forms part Resident and stakeholder comments have within the villages. of the wider Village Plan. ■ taking account of physical and been used to develop the final SPD. administrative boundaries, including The villages of the London Borough conservation area boundaries to avoid By identifying key features of the village, The Village Planning Guidance is Richmond upon Thames are these being split between village areas; the SPD clarifies the most important complementary to the wider Village Plans attractive with many listed buildings and aspects and features that contribute to local that have been produced for each village and conservation areas, the local ■ how local communities viewed their local character to guide those seeking to make character of each being unique, area, which include issues and actions for changes to their properties or to develop areas when asked through the Council’s continual improvement. The SPD fulfils the recognisable and important to the 2010 ‘All-In-One’ survey. new properties in the area, as well as being community and to the aesthetic of aim of residents having greater control and a material conservation in determining the borough as a whole. influence over planning and development planning applications. This SPD has been produced by the Council decisions in their local area, being an adopted working closely with the community. This document under the London Borough of The core of this SPD is a series of character area has ensured that local residents, businesses Richmond upon Thames statutory planning assessments for the component areas of Kew. and stakeholders have been genuinely policy framework, and linking to the relevant These character areas have been identified through involved in defining the important features Village Plan. the similarity of key features that are deemed – as well as the opportunities and threats – to define their local character. The assessments that define their local area. establish dominant features and materials as well as an overall description of the street pattern and The community was initially involved housing types. through: Kew Village Planning Guidance SPD area ■ Drop in session at St Luke’s Church, The Avenue (Nov 30th 2013) ■ Resident walkabout around Kew (Dec 1st 2013) ■ Online questionnaire (running Nov 30th to Dec 14th 2013) ■ Stakeholder and business workshop (Jan 10th 2014, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew) Consultation events for the Kew Village Planning Guidance SPD 4 5 2. Planning Policy and Wider Context 2.1. Planning policy framework must designate a Thames Policy Area in Action Plan). The SA Plan will become 2.2. Key planning policies DMP Policy DM DC 1 Design Quality CS Policy CP8: Town and Local Centres DMP Policy DM HD 2 their Development Plan Documents. The part of the Local Plan when adopted. Conservation of Listed Buildings and Scheduled New development must be of a high Retail and town centre uses will be National Planning Policy boroughs must define the boundaries The site-specific proposals in the SA Plan SPDs cannot create new policies but Ancient Monuments architectural and urban design quality supported providing that it is appropriate to by taking into account: proximity to the will look ahead over the next 15 years expand on policies set out in higher plans, based on sustainable design principles. the role in the hierarchy of the centres, and Preservation of Listed Buildings of special The National Planning Policy Framework Thames, contiguous areas with clear visual and be used to set out general principles notably the Core Strategy (CS) and the Development must be inclusive, respect respects the character, environment and architectural or historic interest and (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning links between areas and buildings and for development and determine planning Development Management Plan (DMP). local character including the nature of historical interest of the area. Ancient Monuments and seek to ensure policies for England and how these are the river, specific geographical features, applications on these sites. Some SA Plan This SPD relates to a considerable number a particular road, and connect with, and that they are kept in a good state of repair. expected to be applied. The NPPF is a key areas and buildings which relate or link to sites in Kew are included in Section 8 of of higher policies, notably: contribute positively, to its surroundings part of the government’s reforms to make the Thames. Kew Gardens and the River this document, which goes into more detail CS Policy CP11 River Thames Corridor based on a thorough understanding of the DMP Policy DM HD 3 the planning system less complex and more Thames section of Kew are designated in on design objectives where appropriate. A CS Policy CP7: Maintaining and Improving the The natural and built environment and site and its context. Buildings of Townscape Merit accessible. The framework acts as guidance the Thames Policy Area in the London Plan. full list of the SA Plan sites are provided in Local Environment the unique historic landscape of the River for local planning authorities and decision- Appendix 2. 7.B All new development should recognise In assessing the design quality of a proposal Thames corridor within the Borough will be Preservation and enhancement of Buildings takers, both in drawing up plans and making Local Planning Policy distinctive local character and contribute to the Council will have regard to the protected and enhanced. of Townscape Merit and the Council will use decisions about planning applications. creating places of a high architectural and following: its powers where possible to protect their It must be taken into account in the The London Borough of Richmond upon urban design quality that are well used and DMP Policy DM OS 4 Historic Parks, Gardens significance, character and setting. preparation of local and neighbourhood Thames current statutory planning policy valued. Proposals will have to illustrate that ■ compatibility with local character and Landscapes plans, and is a material consideration in framework is set out in adopted Plans they: including relationship to existing DMP Policy DM HD 5 World Heritage Site planning decisions. which make up the Local Plan – being Parks and gardens as well as landscapes of townscape the Core Strategy, adopted in April 2009, special historic interest included in the The Council will work with others, to (i) are based on an analysis and Regional Planning Policy and the Development Management Plan, ■ frontages, scale, height, massing, Register compiled by English Heritage and protect, promote, interpret, sustainably use, understanding of the Borough’s adopted in November 2011. There is an proportions and form other historic parks, gardens and landscapes conserve and where appropriate enhance development patterns, features and At a regional level, the London Plan online proposals map and also a range of ■ sustainable development and adaptability, ... (including Royal Botanic Gardens)... will the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew World views, public transport accessibility adopted in 2011 is the overall strategic guidance provided by way of Supplementary subject to aesthetic considerations be protected and enhanced. Heritage Site and its setting including the and maintaining appropriate levels of plan for London setting out an integrated Planning Documents (SPDs) and Guidance buffer zone by conserving its Outstanding amenity; ■ layout and access economic, environmental, transport and for the area. This SPD will form part of the Universal Value, integrity, authenticity and DMP Policy DM HD 1 Conservation Areas – social framework for the development of planning policy framework upon adoption. (ii) connect positively with their ■ space between buildings and relationship significance. designation, protection and enhancement London over the next 20-25 years. This There is also a range of evidence base surroundings to create safe and to the public realm document has been adopted to ensure a studies that the Council has undertaken inclusive places through the use of good ■ detailing and materials Buildings or parts of buildings, street longer-term view of London’s development which help to guide policy making. design principles including layout, form, furniture, trees and other features which is taken when informing decision-making, scale, materials, natural surveillance Whilst all adopted policies are applicable, make a positive contribution to the development and investment. The Council is preparing a Site Allocations and orientation, and sustainable those of particular relevance are: (A full list character, appearance or significance of the Plan (SA Plan), which will include site- construction.