TWICKENHAM Village Planning Guidance

Draft Supplementary Planning Document | June 2017 2 Contents

1. Introduction Character Area 13: Heath Road north 2. Planning Policy and Wider Context Character Area 14: Town Centre fringe 3. Spatial Context Character Area 15: Queen’s Road Conservation Area 4. Vision for Twickenham Character Area 16: Heatham Estate (including Richmond upon Thames 5. Objectives College and The Stoop) 6. Character Area Assessments Character Area 17: Chertsey Road Character Area 1: Rivermead and surrounds Character Area 18: Cole Park Character Area 2: Lincoln Avenue and surrounds Character Area 19: Amyand Park Road Conservation Area Character Area 3: Fulwell Park Character Area 20: Haggard Character Area 4: Leeson Estate Character Area 21: Twickenham Riverside Conservation Area Character Area 5: Fulwell Triangle 7. Features and Materials Character Area 6: Cross Roads 8. Guidance for Development Sites Character Area 7: Trafalgar Road Conservation Area 9. Forecourt parking Character Area 8: Belmont Road Conservation Area Character Area 9: Twickenham Green Conservation Area Appendix 1: Relevant Policies and Guidance Character Area 10: Campbell Character Area 11: North of the Green Character Area 12: Hamilton Road Conservation Area

3 1. Introduction

The purpose of this Village Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning The London Borough of Richmond upon Document (SPD) is primarily to Thames has been divided into a series of establish a vision and planning policy smaller village areas. Each village is distinctive in terms of the community, facilities and local aims for Twickenham village. It character – as are many sub areas within the will assist in defining, maintaining A316 Chertsey Road villages. and enhancing the character of Twickenham, and provide guidance in The villages of the London Borough Richmond Road this regard. The SPD forms part of Richmond upon Thames are attractive with many listed buildings and conservation the wider Village Plan. Heath Road areas, the local character of each being unique, recognisable and important to the By identifying key features of the community and to the aesthetic of the village, the SPD clarifies the most Borough as a whole. important aspects and features that Hampton Road Staines Road contribute to local character to guide those seeking to make changes to their properties or to develop new properties in the area, as well as being a material consideration in determining planning applications. Twickenham Village Planning Guidance SPD area

The main part of this SPD is a series of character area assessments for the different areas of Twickenham. The character areas have been identified through the similarity of key features that are deemed to define their individual local character. The assessments establish dominant features and materials as well as an overall description of the street pattern and housing types.

4 The boundary for the SPD is based on: • Community walkabouts were held on Sunday • a review of how each area’s design 5th March and Sunday 19th March 2017. characteristics can best be grouped; • Online consultation and questionnaire from • taking account of physical and administrative 23rd February 2017 and 31st March 2017 boundaries, including conservation area (informal consultation). boundaries to avoid these being split between • Meeting and walkabout with Eel Pie Island village areas; residents. • how local communities viewed their local • Focus group sessions with members of the areas when asked through the Council’s LGBT community, RUILS and Heatham House 2010 ‘All-In-One’ survey and subsequent youth groups. consultations; and • Twickenham Leader’s Question Time. • the boundaries of the Council’s Twickenham • Feedback at the Youth Crime Conference. Area Action Plan (2013). The Twickenham Area Action PLan is an adopted planning policy document which provides a Wider Context (Village Plans) significant amount of detailed guidance relating Village Plans have been developed for each of to the central Twickenham area. To ensure that Richmond’s 14 villages. Each Village Plan describes there is no confusion during the planning process a vision for the village area and identifies what this SPD does not cover the geographical area the Council will do and what local people can do covered by the Area Action Plan. to achieve the vision together. It sets out the key Eel Pie Island walkabout issues and priorities and provides background This SPD has been produced by the Council information on the village area. The Village Plans working closely with the community. This are maintained on the Council’s website and are has given an opportunity for local residents, updated as works are progressed. They cover a businesses and stakeholders to be genuinely wide range of topics, including matters not within involved in defining the important features, as well the remit of the SPD. as the opportunities and threats, that define their local area. This Village Planning Guidance SPD forms part of the Village Plan by providing a formal planning The community has been involved so far through: policy document which can be used to guide • ‘Drop in’ sessions - four drop in events were new development. It has responded to residents’ held locally at All Hallows Church (Saturday desire to have greater control and influence over 4th March 2017), Emmanuel Centre (Saturday planning and development decisions in their local 25th February 2017), Orleans Park School area. The involvement of the local community in (Monday 13th March 2017), and Trafalgar the production of the SPD has been essential in Infant School (Saturday 18th March 2017). ensuring it is a genuine reflection of residents’ Questionnaires were available for completion. priorities. 5 2. Planning Policy and Wider Context

2.1 Planning Policy Framework the Thames, contiguous areas with clear visual rest of this document this is referred to as the 2.2 Key Planning Policies National Planning Policy links between areas and buildings and the river “Local Plan”. SPDs cannot create new policies but expand and specific geographical features, areas and The Local Plan has now reached a stage where on policies set out in higher plans, notably the The National Planning Policy Framework buildings which relate or link to the Thames. The (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning it is given considerable weight in the decision LBRuT Local Plan (2017). This SPD relates to a River Thames section of Twickenham is designated making process, and is used in determining considerable number of higher policies, notably: policies for England and how these are expected in the Thames Policy Area in the London Plan. to be applied. The NPPF is a key part of the planning applications. It is expected that the Local Policy LP 1: Local Character and Design Government’s reforms to make the planning Local Planning Policy Plan will be adopted in spring 2018, at which Quality point it will supersede all existing policies in the system less complex and more accessible. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames The Council will require all development to be The NPPF provides the context for local current statutory planning policy framework is set Core Strategy and Development Management Plan. of high architectural and urban design quality. The planning authorities and decision takers, both out in adopted Plans including the Core Strategy, high quality character and heritage of the borough when drawing up plans and making decisions adopted in April 2009, and the Development Alongside existing adopted planning policies, and its villages will need to be maintained about planning applications. It must be taken Management Plan, adopted in November 2011. suitable references have been made to the and enhanced where opportunities arise. into account in the preparation of local There is an online proposals map and a range equivalent policies in the Local Plan. Up-to-date Development proposals will have to demonstrate and neighbourhood plans, and is a material of guidance provided through Supplementary information on the Council’s Local Plan can be a thorough understanding of the site and how it consideration in planning decisions. Planning Documents (SPDs) and Supplementary viewed at: http://www.richmond. gov.uk/home/ relates to its existing context, including character Regional Planning Policy Planning Guidance (SPG) for the area. services/planning/planning_ policy/local_plan.htm. and appearance, and take opportunities to At a regional level, the London Plan This SPD will form part of the planning policy improve the quality and character of buildings, (revised in 2015) is the overall strategic plan framework upon adoption and should be read in spaces and the local area. for London setting out an integrated economic, conjunction with the Council’s suite of planning Shop fronts policy and guidance as applicable. There is also a environmental, transport and social framework The Council will resist the removal of shopfronts for the development of London over the next range of evidence base studies that the Council has undertaken which help to guide policy making. of architectural or historic interest. Shopfronts, 20-25 years. This document has been adopted including signage and illumination, should to ensure that a longer-term view of London’s The Council has progressed its Local Plan and complement the proportions, character, materials development is taken when producing local in December 2016 approved the “Publication” and detailing, surrounding streetscene and the plans, making planning decisions and investing in version of the new Local Plan. This is the version building of which it forms part. Blinds, canopies infrastructure. of the plan which the Council submitted to the or shutters, where acceptable in principle, must Policy 7.29 in the London Plan refers to the Secretary of State for Examination in May 2017, be appropriate to the character of the shopfront Thames Policy Area stating that relevant following a 6 week period in early 2017 during and its context within which it is located. External boroughs, including Richmond, must designate which the public commented on the “soundness” security grilles and large illuminated fascias will a Thames Policy Area in their Development of the plan. The Publication Local Plan takes only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. In Plan Documents. The boroughs must define the into account responses made during public sensitive areas, rigid and gloss finish blinds will boundaries by taking into account proximity to consultation in summer 2016. Throughout the generally be unacceptable.

6 Advertisements and hoardings Policy LP 25: Development in Centres Policy LP 18: River corridors Development Management Plan (2011) the The Council will exercise strict control over the Development in the borough’s centres, Development adjacent to the river corridors will equivalent policy is Policy DM OS 11. design and siting of advertisements and hoardings as defined in the centre hierarchy, will be be expected to contribute to improvements and to ensure the character of individual buildings and acceptable if it: enhancements to the river environment. Policy LP 3: Designated Heritage Assets streets are not materially harmed, having regard 1. Is in keeping with the centre’s role and Thames Policy Area The Council will require development to the interests of amenity and public safety function within the hierarchy and is of a scale Developments alongside and adjacent to the to conserve and, where possible, take (including highway safety). appropriate to the size of the centre (also see River Thames should ensure that they establish a opportunities to make a positive contribution to Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the Spatial Strategy of this Plan). relationship with the river, maximise the benefits the historic environment of the Borough. the equivalent policy is Policy CP7 and in the 2. Is in an appropriate location. of its setting in terms of views and vistas, and The full policy is set out in Appendix 1. Development Management Plan (2011) the 3. Does not adversely impact on the vitality incorporate uses that enable local communities Within the existing Development Management equivalent policies are Policy DC1 and Policy and viability of the centre in which the and the public to enjoy the riverside, especially at Plan (2011) the equivalent policies are Policy DM DC7. development is proposed, or another centre. ground level in buildings fronting the river. OS 1, Policy DM HD 1 and Policy DM HD 2. When assessing proposals for development River Thames public riverside walk outside of existing centres, applicants will All development proposals adjoining the River Policy LP 4: Non-Designated Heritage Assets have to comply with the requirements of Thames are required to provide a public riverside The Council will seek to preserve, and where national policy and guidance in relation to walk, including for pedestrians and cyclists, possible enhance, the significance, character impact assessments. For retail developments, which will contribute to the overarching aim and setting of non-designated heritage assets, including extensions of over 500sqm gross, of providing a continuous publicly accessible including Buildings of Townscape Merit, memorials, the Council will require a Retail Impact riverside walk. particularly war memorials, and other local Assessment. Riverside uses, including river-dependent and historic features. 4. Optimises the potential of sites by river-related uses There will be a presumption against the contributing towards a suitable mix of uses The Council will resist the loss of existing river- demolition of Buildings of Townscape Merit. that enhance the vitality an viability of the dependent and river-related uses that contribute The full policy is set out in Appendix 1. centre. to the special character of the River Thames, The full policy is set out in Appendix I. including river-related industry (B2) and locally Within the existing Development Management Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the important wharves, boat building sheds and Plan (2011) the equivalent policy is Policy DM HD equivalent policies is Policy CP8. boatyards and other riverside facilities such as 3. slipways, docks, jetties, piers and stairs. The full policy is set out in Appendix 1. Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the equivalent policy is Policy CP11 and in the

7 Policy LP 45: Parking Standards and Servicing 2.3 Twickenham Area Action Plan 2.4 Planning Policy Aims • Ensure that new development is appropriate The Council will require new development The Twickenham Area Action Plan (TAAP) This SPD reinforces the planning policy aims in terms of scale and materials and includes to make provision for the accommodation of was adopted in July 2013 and is a statutory which have been established for Twickenham sufficient car parking; vehicles in order to provide for the needs of development plan document which forms part of Village which seek to achieve the following: • Ensure that grass verges, street trees and the development while minimising the impact the Local Plan. The TAAP provides a framework • Ensure that community services such as other vegetation are retained; of car based travel including on the operation against which development proposals and schools and health provision are expanded to • Minimise any adverse effects on residents of the road network and local environment, and investment decisions can be assessed. It covers meet the needs arising from new development or businesses of large crowds visiting ensuring making the best use of land. For example, central Twickenham only and is outside of the within the area; Twickenham Stadium or The Stoop this will be achieved by: boundary for the Twickenham Village Planning • Protect local shopping parades at Whitton (Harlequins Rugby Football Club) through Guidance SPD but provides a useful context. Resisting the provision of front garden car parking Road, Twickenham Green and Hospital Bridge appropriate initiatives and agreements; and unless it can be demonstrated that: Road; • Protect and enhance sites of nature a. There would be no material impact on road or • Protect and enhance conservation areas at conservation importance including along the pedestrian safety; Twickenham Riverside, Amyand Park Road, rivers and at the golf courses. b. There would be no harmful impact on the Queens Road, Twickenham Green, Belmont The Lower Crane Valley character of the area, including the streetscape or Road, Trafalgar Road, Hamilton Road and Mays The Lower Crane Valley is a linked network setting of the property, in line with the policies on Road; of open spaces along the River Crane. Many Local Character and Design; and • Protect and enhance public open spaces at of these spaces are of high environmental c. The existing on street demand is less than Crane Valley, Twickenham Green, Kneller significance and valued for recreation. The River available capacity. Gardens and Craneford Way; Crane forms part of the All London Green • Retain employment uses for business, Grid, which has been developed to provide a The full policy is set out in Appendix 1. industrial and storage purposes but as strategic interlinked network of high quality green Within the existing Development Management opportunities arise seek improvements for infrastructure and open spaces. Guidance for Plan (2011) the equivalent policy is Policy DM TP residents and particularly to reduce traffic development sites that relate to the network is 9. A wider list of relevant policies can be found in noise and disturbance; provided by the ‘All London Green Grid River Appendix 1. Colne and Crane Area Framework’ which can be • Secure additional tree planting in areas of viewed at https://www.london.gov.uk/file/472967/ It should be noted that all adopted policies and deficiency such as Staines Road/Sixth Cross download?token=8mUO3hPJ. guidance should be assessed for their relevance in Road; respect of individual planning applications, not just • Prevent any increase in unsightly car parking those referred to above. in front gardens where possible through planning powers and through publicising design guidance;

8 9 3. Spatial Context

This section covers transport, green spaces, shops a number of training grounds and recreation • Movement in the area is strongly influenced although there are some sections where this and services which are an essential part of the areas for local use including Craneford Way by the confluence of routes on central is interrupted. Radnor Gardens is a public village’s character. These are detailed below and, Recreation Ground, Kneller Gardens and Twickenham and there are no crossings over riverside garden and recreation ground with together with its historic assets, are mapped on Fulwell Public Golf Course. the River Thames in the area although there a cafe which is a much valued community the following pages. • Churches include the United Reformed is a pedestrian and cycle ferry that operates resource. Facilities in Twickenham Church, Twickenham Green Baptist Church, from the river bank at Marble Hill to Ham • The area is home to some important historic on the opposite bank between March and • Central Twickenham offers an important Holy Trinity Church, All Saints Church, All riverside estates and their gardens, such as October. focus for shops and services for residents. Hallows Church, St. Mary’s Church and Marble Hill House, Orleans House and York In addition, Twickenham Green and its Twickenham Methodist Church. • An informal off road cycle route exists along House. immediate surrounds is a focus for local • Cultural and community facilities include the Crane Valley and provides an attractive • Twickenham Green provides an important shops, restaurants and community buildings. the Twickenham Museum, The Mary Wallace alternative to the A316 and A305. Road historic open space surrounded by fine horse There are a number of local parades, including Theatre, the World Rugby Museum, Orleans based cycle lanes are also provided along a chestnut trees. It is home to Twickenham on Staines Road and Richmond Road. Out- House and its Gallery and Marble Hill House, number of routes into, and through Central Cricket Club and is used occasionally for local of-town style retail units are found at the the Crane Community Centre and a new Twickenham. fetes and fairs. junction between Sixth Cross Road and Community and Cultural space at Brewery • Paths along the Crane Valley and the Duke • Fulwell Golf Club and Fulwell Public Golf Hampton Road, as well as at the Twickenham Wharf. of Northumberland River continue to Course provide important open spaces to the Road roundabout with the A316. Connectivity and accessibility be enhanced and provide an increasingly west of the area. connected network of walking routes • The area is well-served by primary and • The Twickenham village area is served by both • Children’s play areas are located across the providing links beyond the village area. secondary schools including: Orleans Park, Twickenham and Fulwell railway stations. area including larger parks such as Craneford Richmond-upon-Thames College, Waldegrave Green Infrastructure • Main roads include the A316 along the Way Recreation Ground and Kneller Gardens, School, The Mall School, St Richard Reynolds northern edge of the area which provides Twickenham benefits from a number of significant as well as playgrounds at the Holly Road Catholic College, Trafalgar Infant and Junior access to the M3 as does the A305 which also green spaces and recreation opportunities Garden of Rest, Champions Wharf, Diamond Schools, Orleans Primary School, St Mary’s links Twickenham and Richmond. The A310 including: Jubilee Gardens, Marble Hill and Orleans Church of England Primary School and GEMS provides a link north to Brentford and the A4 • The waterways passing through the area form Garden. Twickenham Primary Academy. Chase Bridge and M4. an important network of green spaces. The • The area is well served by allotments at Primary School lies on the boundary with the Crane Valley and Duke of Northumberland Sixth Cross Road, Briar Road, Marsh Farm, area. • The area is well served by bus routes which run along both the main roads and some River provide a central belt of waterside Cavendish House and South Close. • Healthcare facilities within the area are local roads. Staines Road, Hampton Road spaces and routes. The public section of the • Eel Pie Island forms a rare landscape form in focused on local doctor and dentist surgeries. and Richmond Road have a high number of River Thames that runs from Twickenham to the River Thames and is an important feature The nearest walk-in NHS health centre bus routes. The 281 route provides 24 hour Richmond benefits from a series of gardens and landmark. and hospital is to the south of the area connections between Tolworth and Hounslow. and spaces linked by the river path. in Teddington. West Middlesex Hospital The 490 route runs east-west through • Opportunities to complete public access provides the main A&E services for the area. the area providing a link to Heathrow and exist along both the Crane River and Duke • In addition to Twickenham’s nationally Richmond. The 267 provides access to the of Northumberland River. The riverside walk important rugby venues at Twickenham West Middlesex University Hospital. along the River Thames is largely complete Stadium and The Stoop, the area benefits from 10 Connectivity and accessibility in Twickenham

A316 Chertsey Road

London Road

Richmond Road

Heath Road

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Sixth Cross Road KEY Hampton Road A305 SPD boundary Twickenham Action Area Plan (excluded from SPD area) Rail station Bus stop Dedicated cycle route Main road Local road Minor road London Loop walking route Plan showing the connectivity and accessibility in Twickenham

11 Facilities in Twickenham

A316A316 Chertsey Chertsey Road Road

London Road London Road

RichmondRichmond Road Road

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straight across line boundary StainesStaines RoadRoad

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SPD boundary Twickenham Action Area Plan (excluded from SPD area) Local shops, facilities, restaurants, bars and cafes Take Strawberry Hill boundary out Community, leisure, culture and tourism Education Employment Healthcare Plan showing the local facilities in Twickenham

12 Green infrastructure in Twickenham

A316 Chertsey Road

London Road

Richmond Road

Heath Road

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Sixth Cross Road Hampton Road

KEY SPD boundary Twickenham Action Area Plan (excluded from SPD area) Other Site of Nature Importance Other Open Land of Townscape Importance Historic Parks and Gardens Metropolitan Open Land Landmark Plan showing the green infrastructure in Twickenham The definitive boundaries in relation to the designations shown can be viewed on the Council’s Proposals map. The areas are correct at the time of publication.

13 Historic Assets in Twickenham

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SPD boundary Twickenham Action Area Plan (excluded from SPD area) Listed building Building of Townscape Merit Conservation Area Historic Parks and Gardens Plan showing the historic assets in Twickenham Note that Archaological Priority Areas are recorded on the Council’s Archaeological Constraints Map. Buildings of Townscape Merit are not designated and are locally listed. Listed buildings are designated and recognised nationally. Please note that these are correct at the time of publishing this document. For the most up to date information please see the Council’s website.

14 4. Vision for Twickenham 5. Objectives

The Vision for Twickenham is that it is a connected community with good access The Twickenham Village Planning Guidance SPD has been developed to leisure facilities, green spaces and its rivers, community networks and services to meet the following objectives, which correspond to those in the both within the locality and the wider area. It will be the home of choice as a Council’s Design Quality SPD. result of its high quality residential areas well served by both a vibrant centre and more local facilities. Twickenham’s important sporting and cultural attractions will be maximised and disruption to local residents and businesses minimised.

Twickenham is a long established centre providing centres providing a good range of shops and Identify local character – to identify local Design Review – to provide a framework for a wide range of shops and services as well as services. There are also local shopping parades character and historic assets for enhancement or the Council to use in reviewing the effectiveness leisure and cultural opportunities. The intimate in Whitton Road, Hospital Bridge Road and protection. of planning and other public realm decisions. scale of the original riverside village clustered Twickenham Green. Promote high standards of design - through Local Policy Context - to identify those around the Parish Church remains in Church The vision for central Twickenham is based on high quality illustrative material and simple statutory Local Plan policies which are essential Street and the lanes leading to it. a high quality centre serving local residents, guidance and advice to local residents and to addressing local issues. (See paragraph 2.3 Outside the centre, Twickenham Green is an workers and visitors to meet modern businesses. above and Appendix 1) attractive open space overlooked by Georgian requirements and have a strong local economy Development Management – to and Victorian dwellings. North of the Green the whilst making the most of its distinctive heritage, set design guidelines for householders, developers character is of dense terraced cottages while open spaces and riverside. Twickenham Stadium, and the Council (in relation to the south west is more mixed, with streets The Stoop (Harlequins Rugby Football Club), to public realm) to encourage high quality of villas. To the west along Staines Road the Marble Hill House and Orleans Park will continue development and, if possible, avoid the need to housing progresses from Victorian to interwar in to be important attractions. refuse development proposals. character. The rest of the area is largely residential with Implementation of schemes – to provide There are important open spaces along the some local shops and businesses. These areas advice for householders and businesses that will River Thames and River Crane, at Twickenham will be maintained and enhanced as will the help them achieve repairs and modernisation Green, Radnor Gardens and Twickenham and Lower Crane Valley, in order to provide a major which respects local character, and where Fulwell Golf Courses. These are complemented open space corridor linking the village area. possible restore original details which have been by the Diamond Jubilee Gardens and will be Enhancements to the Duke of Northumberland’s lost during earlier modifications. further enhanced by the proposed development River will also be sought. to provide a heart for the town on Twickenham Industrial and commercial uses are concentrated Riverside. This is an area that many visitors to the around Colne Road and are interspersed with town are currently unaware of and we have an housing. The vision is to retain the mixed use opportunity to increase the public’s awareness of character and where opportunities arise, the this ‘jewel in the crown’ of Twickenham. impact on residents from traffic, including lorry Twickenham main centre lies at the heart of the movements will be reduced. area and is the largest of the Borough’s district

15 6. Character Area Assessments

The identification of local character is one of the primary objectives of the SPD. The character area assessments sub-divide the village into a smaller set of sub areas, some of which are further sub-divided. Each area has been defined by grouping properties where a large proportion have similar characteristics, features and materials. These have been identified and recorded. A number of the areas included within this Section are designated Conservation Areas. More Character Areas information regarding Conservation Areas can Character Area 1: Rivermead and surrounds be viewed at http://www.richmond. gov.uk/home/ Character Area 2: Lincoln Avenue and surrounds services/planning/conservation_ areas.htm Character Area 3: Fulwell Park Some areas are the subject of what is known Character Area 4: Leeson Estate as an Article 4 direction. These remove certain Character Area 5: Fulwell Triangle Permitted Development Rights from properties. Character Area 6: Cross Roads This means that if you want to extend or alter Character Area 7: Trafalgar Road Conservation Area your home in a way that would normally be Character Area 8: Belmont Road Conservation Area allowed under permitted development you will Character Area 9: Twickenham Green Conservation Area Character Area 10: Campbell need to apply for planning permission to do so. Character Area 11: North of the Green The fact that Permitted Development Rights have Character Area 12: Hamilton Road Conservation Area been removed does not automatically mean that Character Area 13: Heath Road north planning permission will not be granted, Character Area 14: Town Centre fringe but careful consideration will be given as Character Area 15: Queen’s Road Conservation Area to the effect that the proposal will have on the Character Area 16: Heatham Estate (including Richmond upon character and appearance of the local area. Thames College and The Stoop) Information on Article 4 Directions can be viewed Character Area 17: Chertsey Road at http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/services/ Character Area 18: Cole Park planning/conservation_areas/article_4_directions. Character Area 19: Amyand Park Road Conservation Area htm Character Area 20: Haggard Character Area 21: Twickenham Riverside Conservation Area

Photographs from around Twickenham

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London Road 19 16 20 14 21 14 14 15 Richmond Road 12 13 11 2

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SPD boundary Twickenham Action Area Plan (excluded from SPD area)

Character Area plan

17 Character area 1: Rivermead and surrounds

Character Summary the street. Many of the inter-war houses have Dominant Materials and Features had their crittal windows replaced with uPVC of This character area is on the western edge of the Key features are red-brick bungalows, low rise different proportions of frame detailing. Glebe study area and includes the Rivermead Estate, yellow brick terraces, alternation between gabled Cottages were built in the late 1800s and were Fulwell Golf Course and Twickenham Road to the roofing and hipped roofing, two-storey blocks of associated with the former Glebe Farm. They west. The character area has been divided into flats, well maintained green spaces, free-standing fronted Hanworth Road (now Twickenham Road) three sub-areas. commercial buildings, hard surfacing. and housed workers of the farm adjacent. Rivermead Estate Fulwell Golf Course In the north of the area along Butts Crescent, The inter-war Rivermead Estate is located to Whiteleys Way and Glebe Way the relationship The majority of the character area is occupied the north of Staines Road and has a distinctive between buildings and the streets changes with by Fulwell Golf Course to the south, which triangular residential form arranged as an outer mid-century blocks of housing set well back from, is largely hidden from the surrounding roads, and inner cul-de-sac with green open space at enclosed by railings, large trees and shrubbery or perpendicular to, the street, with green spaces 1868 Ordnance Survey its centre. The inter-war estate is built in the in between. Glebe Way consists of a series of on Burtons Road, Uxbridge Road and Staines garden city style and has a consistent character of low rise yellow brick terraced housing and flats Road. Historically the area formed the southern predominantly semi-detached houses in red brick set out in the 1960s, with protruding porches extent of Hounslow Heath and this heritage is and white render. The estate has a consistent and tiled roofing. Casement windows are flush still evident in the landscape today - the mature character with relatively few exceptions. A with its exterior. There is a varied boundary trees and drainage ditches reflect the 19th number of corner positions have attractive art treatment and hedges are interspersed with open century field boundaries. The area was used for deco houses which enrich the area. front gardens and low walls. Green verges and farming and was the location of Blackmoor Farm Dominant Materials and Features occasional tree planting line the streets. and the majority of Slade Farm. The golf course is characterised by its two 18-hole layout, one public Key features are red brick, white render, The northern end of Butts Crescent and and one private. On-site is also a modern health, 1993 photograph showing the Hope & Anchor pub, now demolished and replaced by McDonald’s terracotta tiling, front gardens with low walls, Whiteleys Way comprise a number of low spa and conference centre, located at its western hedge boundaries and street trees. rise residential blocks of flats set within well edge. Along the Sixth Cross Road boundary is a maintained communal grounds. These grounds Twickenham Road West stretch of allotments enclosed by trees. • Tree removal leading to poor pavement and hedging provide a buffer between the flats There is a varied character to the west of condition. and the A316 Chertsey Road. Dominant Materials and Features Rivermead and along Twickenham Road, including Key features are landscaped parkland, mature • Pressure for front garden parking. a mix of commercial and residential uses. To the Broadlands is located just south of Twickenham Road and replaced a nursery in the 1970s. It trees, water features and free-standing purpose- Opportunities west are a small number of big-box purpose- built buildings. built commercial buildings. Concrete surfaces is characterised by single detached red brick • Improving the public realm - especially roads, are dominant with ample space for car-parking. bungalows which alternate between gabled and Threats from Development footpaths and signage. hipped roofing and are laid out on a quiet curved McDonald’s replaced the Hope & Anchor pub • Domination of traffic. • Improve highway conditions and pedestrian no-through road. Low brick walls and landscaped which was demolished in c.1994. convenience, particularly at the junction of front gardens front the properties. • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the Along Twickenham Road, inter-war detached and removal of front garden walls for off-road Rivermeads Avenue and Court Close Avenue, semi-detached properties with gardens front parking. and along Twickenham Road.

18 Court Close Glebe Gardens AD O R Y UE Y A VEN SE DS A RT W EA E E ERM H B RIV C E AT L RE G G S IX T D H ROA NES C STAI RO S S RO A AD D AM RO KENH TWIC

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Rivermead Estate Homebase Character Area boundary 19 Character area 2: Lincoln Avenue and surrounds

Character Summary cladding, red brick and off-street parking. The character of Crane Park varies with seasonal changes (for example, changes to This area includes the extent of Crane Park that Crane Park vegetation, wildlife and weather), offering a is within the Twickenham Village boundary, and This section of Crane Park extends horizontally diverse experience throughout the year. The park the area of housing to the north, enclosed by from Hospital Bridge Road in the south-west to underwent a major restoration programme from Chertsey Road and the railway line to the east. the railway line in the north-east, encompassing 2010-2012. The northern end of Meadway accesses onto the Kneller Gardens. The park extends further Dominant Materials and Features A316 Chertsey Road and a pedestrian underpass westwards beyond the study area. It follows the provides a link to Whitton, including its station. bend of the River Crane, a defining natural feature Key features are the winding river and associated running through the centre of the park, with reedbed, scrub and woodland. The park has a The residential area around Lincoln Avenue, woodland, scrub and reedbed at the riverside and varied landscape with open stretches of green Selkirk Road and Meadway benefits from its shared use footpaths running alongside. space juxtaposed with narrow and winding proximity to Crane Park, but is relatively isolated stretches enclosed by trees and vegetation. from other parts of Twickenham. The inter-war There are points at which the park opens up with 1935 Ordnance Survey housing area was laid out in the 1930s and is large expanses of green spaces, characterised by Threats from Development characterised by short blocks of terraces with high walls and backs of houses, with alley-ways • Development pressure which may harm the gabled roofing steeply pitched with tile hung or providing connections from residential areas balance of the river and green landscape. timber cladding at each end. Other terraces into the park. The park is also characterised • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the are distinguished by their gabled bays and by a number of roads that intersect the park removal of front garden walls for off-road tudorbethan features, with red-brick flemish at various points, for example Hospital Bridge parking. bond brickwork and red tile hung exterior. The Road and Meadway, and each section has its own houses step back from the road, with off-street unique feel. Opportunities car-parking and hard surfaces in front, although Warren Farm was formerly located on the some houses have gardens with small brick walls northern tip of the park by Lincoln Avenue. • Encourage the reinstatement of front gardens. fronting the pavement. Mereway Bathing Place opened in 1895 at the top • Selective tree planting. of Mereway Road and was a popular place for Park Crescent, to the east of Meadway, has a very • Enhancement of river corridor. Lincoln Avenue planning application, 1937 different character to the remainder of the area. families who lived nearby. Hundreds of children • Improvements to crossing points along Crane It was built in the 1990s with a more informal learnt to swim there but river pollution led to its Park at Meadway and Hospital Bridge Road. layout of predominantly two and three storey closure in 1930. housing in red brick around informal green spaces. Kneller Gardens is part of the larger Crane Valley Dominant Materials and Features Park to the east of the character area, and is laid out as a recreation ground, with a pavilion Key features are visible chimneys, gabled roofing, building towards the centre, adjacent to tennis tudorbethan features, red tile hung, timber courts, a football pitch and playground.

Children fishing at Crane Park c.1950s 20 Housing along Lincoln Avenue Access from Lincoln Avenue to the park 1935 Ordnance Survey

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Signposting to Crane Park Island and the Shot Tower, further west Character Area boundary and outside of the study boundary 21 Character area 3: Fulwell Park

Character Summary pitched, inside porches with decorative red Dominant Materials and Features brickwork above and around doors, and green This character area is located in the western half Key features are red brick, tudorbethan features, verges in places with pavement on either side. of the study area and is characterised by short hipped roofs, barge boards, and gabled double- There is a dominance of off-street car parking residential terraces to the south of the River height bay windows. interspersed with varied boundary treatments, Crane. It includes the shops and housing along including brick walls and picket fencing, enclosing Threats from Development Staines Road and Manor Road. small front gardens. • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the The residential area north of Staines Road is Staines Road removal of front garden walls for off-road characterised by inter-war Garden City style parking. housing laid out on the former Fulwell Estate. Staines Road (A305) is a key connector route • Removal of original front garden boundaries Fulwell Lodge, built c.1623, was formerly located from Hanworth and west Twickenham to central and replacement with a different design and/ on the estate and was demolished in 1932. The Twickenham, and has a distinctively different or material, threatening the uniform character Lodge was occupied by King Manoel of Portugal character from the residential roads on the 1871 Ordnance Survey showing Fulwell Park and Lodge of the houses. from 1913 to 1932. It was purchased in 1932 by former Fulwell Park Estate. The prevailing Wates who developed the estate with housing character is of semi-detached inter-war housing in the mid 1930s. The Portuguese connection on either side of the street behind front gardens. Opportunities is remembered in the road names, for example Houses along the northside of Staines Road are • Improving the public realm - especially street Lisbon Avenue, Manoel Road and Portugal distinguished from those on the southside, with furniture, roads and footpaths. more tudorbethan features and elongated timber Gardens. • Selective tree planting. and tile door canopies. Wide pavements are The roads share a similar feel, characterised by interspersed with large mature trees which line • Encouraging the reinstatement of front avenues with large leafy trees on either side. the busy road, with car-parking on either side. gardens. Small rows of terraces line the avenues, with Medium-height brick walls form the boundary gabled roofing steeply pitched with tile hung or between the drive-ways and the pavement and do timber cladding at each end. The area is close to not give much privacy. Crane Park and there is pedestrian access across Fulwell Lodge, 1903 the River Crane to Lincoln Avenue from Mill The area is well served by a small parade of shops Road. Fulwell Mill, also known as New Mill, stood which occupy the corner of Staines Road and beside the river in the 17th century but had gone Hospital Bridge Road. These are characterised out of use by 1880. It is now marked by Mill Road. by a curved tile roof and red-brick frontage, distinctive protruding chimneys and vibrant shop- Dominant Materials and Features front signage and canopies. Account should be Key features are red brick frontages with taken of the Council’s ‘shopfronts’ SPD (March roughcast finish at the upper levels of some 2010) when replacing any shopfronts. houses, casement windows, flemish bond brickwork, gabled/terraced slate roofing steeply

22 Mill Road M Parade of shops at corner with Hospital Bridge Road IL 1871 Ordnance Survey showing Fulwell Park and Lodge L R O A D

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Staines Road northside West along Lisbon Avenue Character Area boundary 23 Character area 4: Leeson Estate

Character Summary Dominant Materials and Features This character area consists of a series of curving Key features are half rendered stucco and red parallel avenues connecting Staines Road (A305) brick, pastel colouring, terrace and semi-detached with Sixth Cross Road. The Leeson Estate was houses, prominent chimneys, hipped roofs and laid out in the 1930s and was influenced by the clay Roman tiles, decorative arch panels, side Garden City style, with a consistent character of passage entrances, front gardens, off-street semi-detached and terraced housing in stucco and parking, picket fencing, hedges, hedgerows, trees, red brick. The pastel frontages and decorative tudorbethan features and gabled roofs along Sixth arch panels of some of the properties add to Cross Road. the area’s charm. Many front gardens in Twining Threats from Development and Fielding Avenue have been retained and are • Removal of front garden boundaries for bounded by picket fencing, hedges and some off-road parking, threatening the uniform 1938 Ordnance Survey brick walls, and tree planting lines the avenues, character of the streets. contributing to its Garden City feel. Conversely the loss of front gardens to parking in Fortescue • Removal of original front garden boundaries Avenue has eroded this feel. The roads - Twining and replacement with a different design and/ Avenue, Fielding Avenue, Fortescue Avenue and or material. Clarendon Crescent, are named after famous local people in Twickenham. Opportunities Sixth Cross Road is a historic road connecting • Improving the public realm, particularly Great Chertsey Road and Staines Road (A305) footpaths and roads. with Fulwell and Teddington. Housing fronts the • Encouraging the reinstatement of front road on the eastern side and dates from the gardens. 1930s. The properties are predominantly semi- detached houses set back behind deep gardens. Approved planning application for semi-detached houses on Fielding Avenue, 1935 Large mature street trees help frame Sixth Cross Road, supported by a deep green verge to the south.

Sixth Cross Road at junction with Wellington Rd, c.1912 24 AD O R ES N AI ST

Twining Avenue View east along Clarendon Crescent 1938 Ordnance Survey

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Bicycle path from Twining Avenue View north of Fortescue Avenue Character Area boundary 25 Character area 5: Fulwell Triangle

Character Summary character area. Grove Road is a no-through road openings at the top of each gable and a large located off Hampton Road and is characterised clock in the centre. It is a dominant feature in the This character area is located at the southern by a small row of terraced housing, laid out on area, with original red bricked garages as well as a edge of the study area, bounded by the rail line a narrow street with cars parked on either side. red bricked wall running along its boundary with and Stanley Road to the east. The pastel colours, curved sash windows, climbing Stanley Road still in existence. The area has a varied character with a mix of plants and small front gardens with planting Dominant Materials and Features commercial and industrial units in the central pots add to its quaint character. In contrast is a Key features are red brick, gabled and pedimented part, comprising large modern footprint buildings contemporary development located at the end of spans, circular gazed openings and red brick ranging from retail sheds to warehouse units, set the road. within areas of outdoor storage, servicing and boundary walls. Queen Anne’s Close, located off Stanley Road, car parking. The Garden Centre to the west of is a modern cul-de-sac development of terraces Wellington Road is located on the site of the with light brick and casement windows and small Threats from Development 1895 Ordnance Survey former Blackmoor Farm and nursery, which was lawns in front. The doors are distinctive for their run by the local Poupart family in the early 1900s. • Replacement of historic windows and doors decorative pilaster and gable surrounds. with those of modern materials or designs The parade of shops on Hampton Road is Wellington Gardens, to the south, is a 1930s that do not follow the original glazing type characterised by gabled bay windows, tile hung semi-detached housing development, with and opening style, particularly along Grove and prominent chimneys set back from the prominent chimneys, red brickwork, gable roofs Road. road, with planting and paved surfaces in front. and tudorbethan features. The canopies and outdoor seating area add to • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the its character. Account should be taken of the A small number of houses front the western side removal of front garden walls for off-road Council’s ‘shopfronts’ SPD (March 2010) when of Hampton Road and vary in age, features and parking. replacing any shopfronts. materials. • Removal of original front garden boundaries Further along Hampton Road is The Mall School Dominant Materials and Features and replacement with a different design and/ or material, threatening the uniform character and Theatre which fronts directly onto the street, Key features include a mix of housing types and of the houses. whereas the older yellow brick building with features. These include curved sash windows, Fulwell Tram Depot, date unknown the clock tower steps back from the street with small front gardens, decorative pilaster and Opportunities high yellow brick walls, black gates and columns gable surrounds, red brickwork, gable roofs, • Improving the public realm - especially street marking the entrance to the school. The former tudorbethan features. Nelson Inn, now Loch Fyne Seafood & Grill, sits furniture and footpaths. on the corner of Hampton Road and Stanley Fulwell Bus Garage • Encouraging the reinstatement of front Road with a car park to the rear. Fulwell Bus Garage was formerly a tram depot gardens. built in 1902 for London United Tramways and Residential enclaves London’s very first trolleybuses operated from Small, enclosed and distinctive residential pockets here from1931. It was re-built in 1987 and has are located to the north and south of the four gabled and pedimented spans, circular gazed

Lord Nelson pub at the junction of Hampton Road and Stanley Road, 1972 26 S T A N L E Y R O A D

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Character Summary Trafalgar Infant School is situated in the middle of Opportunities the area at the heart of the local community, with The Cross Roads character area comprises • Improving the public realm - street furniture access from Third Cross Road, built c. 1905. a series of parallel roads connecting Staines and the footpaths. Road with Hampton Road and bounded by Waldegrave School and playing fields were built Waldegrave School to the west and Twickenham on the site of Twickenham Common, shown in the Green Conservation Area to the east. The 1818 1894 Ordnance Survey as a surviving fragment Enclosure Award led to the development of the of Hounslow Heath, and was previously known roads which were laid out by 1865, with the as Thames Valley County Grammar School. The exception of Gothic Road and Elmsleigh Road school comprises a range of building styles and which were built later in the early 1900s. sizes, of varying ages. The boundary with Fifth Cross Road is formed mainly by iron railings with The area is mainly residential housing belonging planting behind in places. The playing fields are to a wide variety of ages and styles, ranging from 1894 Ordnance Survey located to the west of the school buildings. Victorian terraces along Denmark Road which front directly onto the street, to post-war housing A pub is situated on the corner of Bedford Road on Third Cross Road with small front gardens and Fourth Cross Road. bounded by low brick walls. Early 20th century terraces with small gardens and prominent Dominant Materials and Features chimneys front the northside of Third Cross Road and inter-war housing is laid out on Elmsleigh Key features are red and yellow brick, stucco, Road. front gardens and straight roads running parallel to one another. The west side of Gothic Road is distinctive for its long narrow and enclosed driveways leading Threats from Development to terraced housing. A series of narrow streets • Over-painting of brick façades, detracting from

connect Fourth Cross and Fifth Cross Road, the visual character of the area. 1972 photograph looking along Chestnut Grove characterised by their small and intimate paths, • Replacement of historic windows and doors terraced housing, backs of houses and high walls with those of modern materials or designs and fences. Small landscaped gardens front that do not follow the original glazing type the properties. In contrast Fifth Cross Road is and opening style. much wider, although it still has a wide variety • Loss of front gardens in favour of car parking. of housing styles from various eras. Across the character area are examples of 21st century • Loss of front garden boundaries and infill development adding to the variety of replacement with different design/material. development along these roads.

1978 photograph looking along Second Cross Road 28 C H S E E S C T O N N U D T D R A C O RO R ES O A IN S D TA S S R O A D

E L M G S O L T E H IG T I H C H I R R R D O O Denmark Road View along Fifth Cross Road A A C F R 1894 Ordnance Survey O D D O U S R S T R H O C A R D O D S A S O R R D O AN A TL D RU

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Waldegrave School Denmark Road Character Area boundary 29 Conservation area 7: Trafalgar Road

Character Summary with the hipped roofs, emphasises the individual tranquil quality. villa character of these houses. The front garden The conservation area is a tranquil residential boundaries to the road are distinguished by area north of Hampton Road, with Fourth Cross Opportunities decorative gates and iron railings on low brick Road to the south west and Gothic Road to walls with stone copings. • Additional planting outside the immediate the north. The area was originally designated in area e.g. Gothic Road, could enhance the 1969. It is roughly rectangular in shape, neatly views and setting. comprising two rows of semi-detached villa style Dominant Materials and Features Link to full Conservation Area Statement: houses on either side of the street, which were Key features are an even and straight layout, http://www.richmond.gov.uk/ca_trafalgar_road1. built in 1845. mature trees, hedges and shrubberies, attractive pdf The area formed part of Hounslow Heath until large front gardens, low pitched slate roofs, 1837, but was developed into an estate called painted stucco or stock brick walls, moulded Trafalgar Square in 1845 by Mr. William Horsley. architraves, entablatures or consoles above 1868 Ordnance Survey It was one of the first of many small estates of windows, attractive iron balconies, canopies and semi-detached houses to be built in Twickenham. porches. Originally the estate had an oval pond and green open space in the middle but this was replaced Threats from Development with a road in 1882 and the front gardens were • The ease of passage is hindered by cars extended. Trafalgar Road is relatively narrow and parked on both sides of the road. straight, with views contained by the buildings in Hampton Road and Gothic Road. • The appearance of some of the properties through alterations and extensions, The area is distinctive from its immediate particularly single storey brick extensions with surroundings for its consistent scale and style of flat roofs, upsetting the balance of the facade. architecture. The adjacent Fourth Cross Road, for example, is more village like, and the late • Removal of original glazing bars, windows, Victorian brown brick cottages on Gothic Road porches, balconies and other details which are also very different in style and scale. The threaten the character of the properties. high quality housing is set within ample mature • Development that detracts from the original landscaped gardens with abundant planting of symmetry of the properties. trees and shrubs, which often obscure the houses • Removal of hedges or shrubs, introduction of from a distance. The spaces between the Trafalgar unsympathetic paving materials and enlarging Road buildings are an important component of of paved areas will threaten the appearance of the overall character of the area which, together the area. • Threat to the quiet residential road and

30 T H IR D C R O S S R O A D At the northern end of Trafalgar Road Mature trees frame the houses on either side 1868 Ordnance Survey

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Distinctive brick pillars are a cohesive feature along the road Trafalgar Road Conservation Area boundary 31 Conservation area 8: Belmont Road

Character Summary Dominant Materials and Features This conservation area is located between Staines Key features are mature garden plots and Road to the south-east and Crane Park to the attractive front gardens, spacious gaps between north, and accessed from Staines Road. The area buildings, pastel colouring, consistent rendered was originally designated in 1977. boundary walls and piers to street, stucco façades, shallow slate roofs, classic details with moulded It is an early residential development of villas window surrounds, rusticated plinths, quoins and built in the mid 19th century on open fields. The porches. group of semi-detached and terraced houses to the northwest was built slightly later towards the end of the 19th century. Originally the Threats from Development properties had direct access to the River Crane, • Loss of traditional architectural features and although this was prevented by development soon materials. 1868 Ordnance Survey after WWII which closed off this access. The • Loss of front boundary treatments and front conservation area has a distinguished character gardens for car parking. which is set apart from the mostly 20th and 21st century development surrounding it, including a • Lack of coordination and poor quality of modern cul-de-sac development to the northwest street furniture and flooring. which is of a smaller scale with modest front gardens and space for parking. Opportunities The villas are in two storey detached Victorian • Preserve, enhance and reinstate the houses on the east-side and three storeys on the architectural quality and unity. west side, in Italianate style. They are set within • Retain and enhance front boundary large well-planted front gardens which have treatments and discourage an increase in the consistent rendered boundary walls and piers to amount of hard surfacing in front gardens. the street, helping to contribute to their uniform character. The spacious gaps between the • Coordinate colour and design of materials buildings are an important characteristic of the and features. townscape. Although unified by their common • Improve the quality of street furniture and use of materials and detailing, the villas on the flooring. west side are slightly more elaborate.

Link to full Conservation Area Statement: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/conarea29_a3_rgb. pdf

32 Belmont Road Large three-storey villas on the west side 1868 Ordnance Survey

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Looking north along Belmont Road Cul-de-sac at the northwestern end of Belmont Road Conservation area boundary 33 Conservation area 9: Twickenham Green

Character Summary shallow slate roofs. The villas were built in the Dominant Materials and Features 1840s and have large gardens behind uniform The conservation area is focused on Twickenham Key features are the triangular grassy public land, boundary walls. Red brick Victorian villas Green at the meeting point between Staines Road mature trees, brick and slate roofs, traditional continue to frame the Green on the southern and Hampton Road, with its distinctive triangular shopfronts, terraced housing, small front gardens, side. The materials, style and scale of buildings shape. The area was originally designated in Victorian villas, hedges, red brick, early Edwardian along Hampton Road is varied, and include no.24 1969 and was later extended in 1982, 1991 and cottages with long narrow garden plots. with its distinctive dutch gable and castellation 1992. It is an important and historic open space and the ornate Victorian The Albert public house. Threats from Development and most development around it is from the Holy Trinity Church is a Grade II listed building • Loss of traditional architectural features and 19th century, with some 18th century surviving built in 1840-1 and of Gothic revival design, materials. elements. These buildings have varied façades, conceived by George Basevi. materials and roofscapes that add interest to • Loss of front boundary treatments and front the area. The conservation area is a mix of gardens for car parking. First Cross Road 1869 Ordnance Survey residential, commercial, community and industrial • Lack of coordination and poor quality of Small scale Victorian and early Edwardian uses and has been divided into three sub-areas to street furniture and flooring. reflect its varied character. cottage-style properties front First Cross Road and benefit from their intimate proximity to • Domination of traffic and poor pedestrian The Green - northside The Green. These relatively older cottages have safety leading to clutter of signage and street distinctive historic long narrow garden plots. furniture. Generally larger two to three storey buildings • Loss of original or quality shop fronts and line the northern side of the green. The buildings unsympathetic alterations and advertisement. are closely packed together with a building line Twickenham Green close to the pavement and many of the buildings The Green is an important area of public open still retain their fine original shopfronts. Account space; not only is it valued historically as one Opportunities should be taken of the Council’s ‘shopfronts’ of the last surviving pieces of Hounslow Heath, • Preserve, enhance and reinstate the SPD (March 2010) when replacing any shopfront. it is also significant in terms of the positive architectural quality and unity. Tram at Twickenham Green, date unknown May and Albion Roads are also included in the contribution that it makes to the local community. • Retain and enhance front boundary conservation area and are characterised by tightly The Green was enclosed in 1818 and later sold treatments and discourage increase in the spaced terraced houses set behind small front to Twickenham Town Council in the 1860s for amount of hard surfacing in front gardens. gardens or fronting directly onto the pavement. use as a public recreational space. The Green is There is an important view down May Road lined with a low post and rail fence and mature • Coordinate colour and design of materials towards Holy Trinity Church across the Green. chestnut and lime trees, which were planted in and features. 1872. Younger trees run along its central path. A • Improve the quality of street furniture and The Green - southside pavilion is located to the south which is a timber flooring. On the southside are Apsley Villas, an unspoilt structure replacing a larger Victorian pavilion group of large paired houses with stucco under which stood on the same site.

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Shops along the north of the Green Conservation Area boundary 35 Character area 10: Campbell

Character Summary in red brick and render. All Saints Church is also detached housing or small blocks of terraces with a dominant feature of the road. a mix of gabled bays and hipped roofs. Trafalgar This character area is located to the north of Infant School and Crane Community Centre Staines Road and encompasses Campbell Close, On the corner of Brinsworth Close and Staines are located on the northern edge of the area. A Churchview Road, Brinsworth Close and also Road is Brinsworth House, a residential and common element of the housing is the red roof includes the spine of Meadway. nursing home for those who have served in the entertainment industry. The Grade II Listed tiles and protruding chimneys, distinguishing it The area is residential with a variety of types, building was probably built in the late 18th from surrounding residential areas. Many of the materials and ages of housing. All of the housing century of early 19th century. It is a two storey properties have attractive front gardens with addresses the streets with varying depths of house of three bays width and has a low pitched bushes, shrubs, trees and picket fencing along front gardens. Terraced housing along Campbell slate roof. It is built in brick with stucco quoins the edges, helping to create a sense of unity and Road date from the late 19th century and are and first floor window surrounds. The building contributing to Meadway’s garden character. The characterised by red and yellow brick exteriors houses along Andover Road are special for their has a central and classically detailed entrance 1912 Ordnance Survey and attractive front gardens. Midway down which is flanked either side by semi-circular gabled protruding entrances and flemish bond the road is All Saints Church, a Grade II Listed bow windows. The building has an impressive brick-work. building constructed between 1913 and 1914 to presence on Staines Road, stepped back with the designs of J. S. Alder. It is predominantly red an extensive landscaped garden in front and Dominant Materials and Features brick with Weldon stone dressing and a red tiled bordered by a low brick wall. Key features are half rendered, half flemish bond roof. Campbell Close, at the northern end of brickwork, stucco, gabled bays and terraces, Campbell Road, is an early development by the Dominant Materials and Features semi-detached housing with hipped roofing, small pioneering Span company, built c.1955. The cul- casement windows, pastel colouring, Roman red de-sac is formed of terraces with white painted Key features are red brick surrounds, small front tiled roofing, bushes and hedgerows and picket brick and red tile cladding, separated by strips of gardens and street trees, red roof tiles, prominent fencing. yellow brickwork. A small row of 1960s housing chimneys and sash windows. built just off Staines Road is in a similar style. Meadway Threats from Development Brinsworth Close was built in the 1950s and is Meadway is a distinctively straight road of 1930s photograph showing All Saints Church on Campbell Road • Replacement of historic windows and doors a small cul-de-sac of terraces behind wide grass residential housing cutting through Crane Park with those of modern materials or designs lawns. Green verges mark the road from the and Kneller Gardens, linking Staines Road and that do not follow the original glazing type pavement. The houses are characterised by their Twickenham to the residential area north of Opportunities and opening style. tiled roofs, casement windows and tile cladding. Crane Park, including Lincoln Avenue and Park • Improving the public realm - especially street The doors are stepped back from the exterior Crescent. The area includes part of Andover • Removal of front garden boundaries and furniture, roads and footpaths. and strips of multi-coloured brickwork mark the Road to the east. Meadway was constructed in replacement with different design or material. boundary between each house. the 1930s and so its length and straightness is This undermines the uniformity of the Perigan, White Lodge and Churchview Court unique compared with older roads laid out to the terraces. were laid out on Churchview Road in the 1950s, east which were built earlier at a much finer grain. and form three distinctive mid rise blocks of flats The area is characterised by inter-war semi-

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Character Summary shrubbery, planting and bushes that form part of roofs and render. landscaped front gardens. This character area takes in the residential area Threats from Development to the north of Twickenham Green, up to the Contrasting with the uniform terraces prevailing • Replacement of historic windows and doors River Crane. The railway arches form its eastern in the area is a small block of 1960/70s housing with those of modern materials or designs edge, and Meadway and Andover Road form its cradling Edwin Road and Colne Road. The three that do not follow the original glazing type western edge. storey block steps back from the road with large and opening style, particularly along Grove trees and green space screening the building The area was one of the first areas to be rapidly Road. from the street, enclosed by a low wooden fence. developed in the late 1880s, along Colne Road, • Removal of original front garden boundaries James Darby House is located on the corner Mereway Road, Albion Road and May Road. and replacement with a different design and/ of Mereway and Colne Road, distinctive for its or material, threatening the uniform character It is largely characterised by late Victorian curved brick frontage, landscaped gardens and of the houses. terraced housing, generally in London stock parapet roof. A number of more contemporary 1894 Ordnance Survey brick with slate roofs and protruding chimneys, infill development in the form of culs-de-sac are although some have been painted over or are also located at Rowntree Road and Crane Mews. Opportunities rendered. Other features include white surrounds • Improving the public realm - especially street The area is also distinctive for its light industry, above doors and windows, sash windows, tiled furniture, roads and footpaths. which is tucked amongst the predominantly canopies, and hanging baskets which add charm residential area between Twickenham Green and • To upgrade the ‘pocket park’ on the south to the properties. Houses along May Road are the River Crane. These industrial pockets can be side of Edwin Road. particularly uniform in character, distinctive for found along Mereway Road, Colne Road and to their London stock brick with decorative red- • Reinstating architectural details. the north of Edwin Road and are characterised by brick surround. There are pockets of Edwardian • West Twickenham cluster (including Gregg’s single storey warehouse units and outdoor space terraces, including on the south side of Gould Bakery and surroundings), Mereway Road for parking. Road, of which key features include the gabled Industrial Estate and St. George’s Industrial roofs and projecting bays. A small Metropolitan Police memorial, unveiled Estate are identified as locally important in 2000, is located on the corner of Mereway Properties in the character area tend to front industrial land and business parks in the 11 Briar Road, 1972 Road and Colne Road, in memory of the police directly onto the pavement or step slightly back Council’s Local Plan (2017). More information officer PC Kulwant Singh Sidhu, who died there in from the street with small front gardens behind on the West Twickenham cluster can be the late 1990s in the pursuit of his duties. It is a low brick walls or fencing. Roads are narrow viewed in Chapter 8. poignant reminder of his dedication and invaluable and intimate, and cars are parked on the street. • The Mereway Day Centre on Mereway Road, contribution in keeping Twickenham safe for all. An exception to this is along Colne Road, where which is currently unused, is identified in some gardens have been lost to off-street car Policy SA12 of the Council’s Local Plan (2017) parking. There is a small amount of tree planting Dominant Materials and Features for social and community uses. along the streets which is supplemented by the Key features are red brick surrounds, small front gardens, prominent chimneys, sash windows, slate

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Character Summary The former Hamilton electricity works is an • Coordinating colour and design of materials important local landmark and the focus of and features, rationalising and improving the This conservation area is a Victorian area to the the view along Hamilton Road. This group of quality of street furniture and flooring. north of Staines Road, encompassing Hamilton industrial buildings have been converted to Road, Warwick Road and parts of Edwin Road. It Link to full Conservation Area Statement: residential use, Athelstan Place, named after the was designated a conservation area in 2006. http://www.richmond.gov.uk/conarea72_a3_rgb. original name for Hamilton Road. The buildings pdf It is the history of this area that is of particular have pitched roofs, are of stock brick with red interest and which marks an important chapter brick dressings, and retain their traditional timber in the historic development of Twickenham. sliding sash windows and metal-framed windows. Originally the area west of Talbot Road was There is a strong physical and historical used for market gardening and the fields where relationship between the industrial buildings Hamilton and Warwick Road now stand were and the terraces. The terraces are uniform in used for playing football. Twickenham’s first 1912 Ordnance Survey character and front directly onto the street. The electricity works was built just to the west of two-storey properties are of stock brick with red Talbot Road in the 19th century. Following brick dressings. The houses have round arched the acceptance of an offer from Edmundsons porch recesses, slate roofs with brick chimneys. Electricity Corporation to begin electrification by Twickenham Town Council, the Twickenham and Teddington Electricity Supply Company was Dominant Materials and Features formed to build the existing works buildings Key features are London stock brick with red (no. 37 Hamilton Road) between 1901 and dressings, distinctive round arched porch recesses, 1 1902. They supplied electricity to the whole pitched slate roofs and brick chimneys. of Twickenham, and grew after WWI to supply a larger area including Hampton and Hampton Threats from Development Wick. The uniform terraces along Hamilton, Hamilton Road in 1973 Warwick and Edwin Roads were built together to • Loss of historic buildings, traditional accommodate employees of the electricity works architectural features and materials due to and were supplied power from it. unsympathetic alterations The area has a distinctive townscape of late • Lack of coordination, clutter and poor quality Victorian and Edwardian industrial buildings and of street furniture and flooring. housing dating from the early 20th century. Opportunities • Preserving, enhancing and reinstating the 1 https://hamiltonelectricityworks.wordpress.com/ architectural quality and unity.

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Character Summary dark green glossy leaves that frame the road and Dominant Materials and Features This character area is found on the north side of which serve as a reminder of Laurel Lodge which Red brick and stucco, slate and tile roofs, mature Heath Road and stretches up to the rail line to was once located here. street trees including limes and chestnuts. the north. It includes Talbot Road and Marsh Farm Lansdowne Close is a simple cul-de-sac at the Road to the west of the railway and Sherland end of Lion Road and Simba Court adjacent is a Threats from Development Road to the east. The area has been divided into newer 21st century development. sub-areas, summarised below. • Loss of architectural detail. Dominant Materials and Features • Replacement of historic windows and doors Lion Road area Key features are London stock brick with red with those of modern materials or designs Lion Road, Talbot Road, Marsh Farm Road and dressings, slate and tile roofs, small front gardens, that diverge from the original opening style Albert Road were all laid out in the late 1800s to pastel colouring, bay and sash windows. and glazing type.

house railway employees working on the railways • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the 1895 Ordnance Survey near-by. Lion Road follows the former Staten Clifden area removal of front garden walls for off-road Lane, which crossed the railway linking Heath The Clifden area, to the east, includes the roads parking. Road with Marsh Farm. The prevailing character of Clifden Road and Copthall Gardens. The roads is primarily small late Victorian terraces laid out were developed after 1880, and form a series Opportunities along tight streets. The properties are of London of Victorian and Edwardian streets of terraces • Improving the public realm - especially street stock brick, although some have been painted and villas. To the north east of the area, larger furniture, roads and footpaths. over and others are rendered. Many of the footprint and denser housing is found developed properties have sash windows, decorative brick in the inter-war period. • Reinstating front gardens, particularly along surrounds and prominent chimneys, typical of the Clifden Road. The former Copthall Villas are shown on the late Victorian era. Houses along Lion Road step 1865 Ordnance Survey map and were the earliest • Reinstating architectural detail. back from the street with small gardens in front. buildings in the character area before they were Only a few of these have been lost to car parking. replaced by Clifden Court, an impressive block of Lion Road in 1973 Some of the cottages along Talbot Road have housing with art-deco influences. the original wall plaques on them with names; St. Richard Reynolds Catholic College is a Charlotte Cottages, Whitecliffe Cottages, Dusty principal landmark in the local area. The school Cottages, and the date and initials of builder. was formerly Twickenham County Grammar Houses along Lion Avenue, Laurel Avenue and School for Girls, which opened in 1909 for 220 Grove Road were built in the early 1900s but pupils, and was enlarged in 1936.1 Prior to the are similar in scale to the late Victorian terraces. sites use as a school, the open space between The roofs are generally steep pitched with gable Albert Road and Clifden Road was used for ends, and a single bay window and recessed porch allotment gardens and is shown on the 1892 are common features. The character of Laurel Ordnance Survey map. Avenue is suitably distinctive for its trees with 1 http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/middx/vol3/pp163-166

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Character Summary Dominant Features and Materials brick walls which form a neat boundary treatment along the road. This character area is comprised of the sub-areas Key features are yellow brick, white surrounds, of Poulett Gardens, Railway Approach, Arragon pebble-dash, painted brick, sash and casement Dominant Features and Materials Road and Mary’s Terrace, all of which are located windows. Stock brick and render, slate roofs, white and on the periphery of the town centre. red brick surrounds, railings, low brick walls, sash Railway Approach windows, painted façades. Mary’s Terrace and Candler Mews Railway Approach is to the west of London

This sub-area has a fragmented and varying Road and is generally characterised by housing Poulett Gardens residential character. Mary’s Terrace is the accessed from Railway Approach with relatively Poulett Gardens lies to the south of Heath Road, earliest development and was constructed to large back gardens backing onto Grosvenor Road. and is accessed from Cross Deep. The area is take advantage of its proximity to the railway. The three-storey townhouses have garages and distinct for its consistent character of inter-war It consists of low-rise late Victorian terraced off-street parking, and are characterised by open semi-detached housing. The properties are laid 1865 Ordnance Survey housing, forming a dramatic contrast to the height gable roofing, yellow brickwork and casement out as semi-detached pairs with generous spaces and block of the neighbouring Regal House and windows. A footpath provides access from in front, many of which are used for off-street car the proposed Twickenham Station redevelopment London Road to Grosvenor Road. parking, and garages alongside. Fencing, low brick scheme. The houses are constructed in stock walls and hedges form an inconsistent boundary brick laid in flemish-bond, some of which have Dominant Features and Materials treatment along the road. The appearance of the been painted over. The properties front directly Key features are yellow brick, casement windows, exteriors are fairly identical and generally of white onto the narrow pavement and street. Plant pots brick walls, hard surfacing, garages. stucco and dark reddish brick laid in flemish-bond, on window ledges and by front doors add charm with decorative brickwork surrounding the doors to the street. Arragon Road and Cornwall Road and a two-storey bay with angled sides. There Arragon Road is comprised of large three-storey Cheltenham Avenue is a short cul-de-sac of semi- are slight variations in the half-timbering and Victorian townhouses, although there is some detached properties built in the inter-war period. treatment of the gables. The exteriors are distinctive with red brick laid variation in scale and height. The buildings are Dominant Features and Materials Station Approach, looking towards railway line and station yard, 1978 out in flemish-bond and a curved frontage with a generally enclosed by black railings with low brick band of pebble-dash across the middle. Access to walls. Cornwall Road is a short leafy avenue Key features are slate roofs, prominent chimneys, the properties are to the side, with space in front off Richmond Road, culminating at Oak Lane white stucco, render, decorative brickwork taken up by off-street car parking. Cemetery to the north. The generously sized Opportunities terraces are uniform in character, with gable Candler Mews is a modern cul-de-sac Threats from Development • Improving the public realm - especially street roofing and constructed in red brick, although development located off Amyand Park Road. It • Domination of traffic. furniture, roads and footpaths. many have been painted over. Distinctive features consists of a number of three-storey and two- • Selective tree-planting. include the round top sash windows, decorative • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the storey blocks in yellow brick. white surrounds and balconies. removal of front garden walls for off-road • Encouraging the reinstatement of front parking, particularly at Poulett Gardens. gardens. Small front gardens are enclosed behind low rise • Loss of architectural detail. • Reinstating architectural detail.

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Character Summary Two storey brick buildings, some with stucco • Coordinate colour and design of materials and features, are laid out along Grosvenor Road. features, rationalise and improve the quality of The area is west of London Road between They are interspersed by occasional gable ends street furniture and flooring. King Street and the railway line. It is focused on and three storey buildings which help to create an Queen’s Road, with part of Grosvenor Road Link to full Conservation Area Statement: interesting and varied roofscape. and Holly Road. The conservation area was http://www.richmond.gov.uk/conarea72_a3_rgb. designated in 1988. The Albany public house is to the north of the pdf conservation area and is a three storey stucco This is an area of Victorian and late Edwardian building on an island site. The public house was houses, most of which are semi-detached. The formerly known as The Albany Hotel (1860s), Victorian buildings include pockets of small conveniently located close to Twickenham cottages which have been extensively altered, and station, and was built soon after the arrival of the some larger Victorian buildings, some of which railways.1 1894 Ordnance Survey form attractive terraces which have a strong character and share a uniform architectural quality. Many of these buildings remain in good Dominant Features and Materials condition. Key features are London stock brick and red The sweep of Queen’s Road at its northern end brick dressings, multi-coloured brickwork, bay affords continuous changing views terminated by windows, stucco features, stone lintels, well- mature street trees. A particular characteristic defined boundaries with hedges and walls of the area to the south of Queen’s Road are the enclosing front gardens terraces of two storey houses in yellow stock brick with contrasting bands or gauged arches in red brick. Also to the south are some terraces Threats from Development built in gault brick with single storey front bays • Loss of historic buildings, traditional

and shallow pitched slate roofs. Further north architectural features and materials. Queen’s Road in mid to late 19th century towards the railway building, heights generally • Lack of coordination, clutter and poor quality increase with three storey Italiante semi detached of street furniture and flooring. properties on the eastern side. Also on this side is a Gothic terrace of three and a half storeys, containing red brick arches, stone lintels and Opportunities diamond pattern tile courses. • Preserve, enhance and reinstate the The houses are often enclosed behind well architectural quality and unity. defined boundaries with brick walls and hedges in 1 http://www.twickenham-museum.org.uk/detail.php?aid=408&ctid=4&cid=44 front of small gardens.

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Character Summary alongside the development of a series of parallel roads, resulting in a predominantly inter-war This character area is located south of Chertsey Threats from Development housing type of semi detached housing. The Road, west of Whitton Road and to the north of prevailing character of these properties are • Poorly-defined boundaries as a result of the the River Crane. The Duke of Northumberland typical of the inter-war period and tend to be removal of front garden walls for off-road River runs along its western edge. The area has built of red-brick or simple white render. The parking. been divided into two sub-areas, summarised chimneys are prominent and hipped roofs • Loss of architectural detail. below. are prevalent. Typical features include oriel • Replacement of historic windows and doors The Stoop and surrounds bay windows with tile hanging above. The with those of modern materials or designs The sub-area has a varied character as home to properties have generous front gardens, although that diverge from the original opening style The Stoop (home of Harlequins Rugby Football the majority of these have been lost to hard and glazing type. Club) in the north, Twickenham Central Depot in surfacing for car-parking, and therefore boundary the south, a gym and health court, and Challenge treatments are inconsistent. 1935 Ordnance Survey Opportunities Court, a new 21st century development of flats Further east towards Whitton Road, along to the east. Heathfield North and South, are rows of • Improving the public realm - especially street The Stoop is a local landmark set back from older terraces that were laid out prior to the furniture, roads and footpaths, and selective Chertsey Road with ample car-parking in front. It roads’ extensions. These are more typical of tree-planting. is a modern all-seater stadium with a rugby pitch. the terraces around Heath Road in central • Improving the junction between Langhorn The depot to the south consists of hard standing Twickenham. Drive and the A316. areas, wash bays, resurfacing works, depot building Richmond upon Thames college was built in the • Reinstating front-gardens. and weighbridge and is used as a waste handling 1930s and has imposing art-deco influences. To • The Stoop is identified in Policy SA10 of the facility. the south of the area is Craneford Way Playing Council’s Local Plan (2017) as an opportunity

Fields adjacent to Craneford Way Recreation site for continued use as a sports ground. Dominant Materials and Features Ground. The recreation ground is a large expanse Additional facilities may be supported. See Richmond College in the 1930s Key features are hard concrete surfaces, open of public green space with a children’s play area to Chapter 8 for more details. storage areas, large free-standing purpose-built the north. A public footpath connects Chertsey • Planning permission has been granted to structures, yellow brick façades, green verges, Road with the centre of Twickenham and runs improve the educational facilities and open shrubbery and road-side tree planting. along the back of Richmond upon Thames College space at Richmond upon Thames College on and through the open spaces to the south. It is Egerton Road. The Richmond upon Thames well used by locals, especially on match days. Heatham Estate area College SPD (2008) provides a development Heathfield North and South were the earliest framework for the comprehensive Dominant Materials and Features roads built and later extended in the 1930s redevelopment of the college and the broad Key features are red-tiled roofs, tudorbethan principles to guide development at the site. features, off-street parking, bay windows. This can be viewed at http://www.richmond. gov.uk/richmond_college_maps_2014_lr.pdf.

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Character Summary in white painted render of various designs. Their • Improving highway conditions and pedestrian spacious character is enhanced by the wide grass convenience, particularly around Twickenham This character area is focused on Twickenham verges and trees which separate the properties Stadium. Stadium, located centrally and bound by the Duke from the Chertsey Road. of Northumberland River to the west, Whitton • Protect and enhance the Duke of Road to the south and Rugby Road to the east. In the central section is Marlow Crescent with Northumberland River. Chertsey Road (A316) is a main artery of West a distinctive character from the rest of the • Twickenham Stadium is identified in Policy London and links central London with the M3. area. The Crescent is centred around a green SA11 of the Council’s Local Plan (2017), which open space with ‘meadow’ type landscaping that Twickenham Stadium is a world famous landmark supports the continued use and improvement supports a high level of biodiversity. and is often referred to as the home of rugby of the ground for sports uses. Appropriate union and is the home of the English rugby To the east of the area is the northern end of additional facilities may be supported. See union team. The site was originally a market London Road and Cole Park Road which was Chapter 8 for more details. garden growing cabbages, and was bought by cut off from Cole Park with the construction of 1933 Ordnance Survey showing the area before Chertsey Road was laid out the Rugby Football Union in 1907 for £5,500 Chertsey Road in 1933 which cut horizontally 12s 6d. The first stands were constructed in across roads and neighbourhoods. As a result, the 1908. The first international game was played in area shares a similar character to the south, with 1910 when England played Wales. Since it was sizeable plots of detached houses, hidden behind first constructed it has gone through a number large mature trees that frame the avenue. of changes and now has a capacity of 82,000 spectators. This makes it the second largest Dominant Materials and Features stadium in the United Kingdom (after Wembley Stadium) and the fourth largest in Europe. The Key features are red tiled hipped and gabled roofs, World Rugby Museum, a hotel, performing arts Tudorbethan features, red brick, white render complex and a health and leisure club are also located on the site. Threats from Development Whitton Road in 1950 The area is characterised by the dramatic • Domination of traffic, specifically along contrast in scale, from the giant stadium to the Chertsey Road and around Twickenham modest semi detached inter-war housing along Stadium. Whitton Road and Chertsey Road. Along the • Poor pedestrian safety. north side of the A316 Chertsey Road, between • Threat to local residents from noise and Marlow Crescent and London Road, is a section traffic pollution. of housing which faces the road. These are two storey, well spaced, detached properties mainly • Loss of green verges.

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Character Summary 1930s semi-detached housing is located along Threats from Development Fulwood Gardens. Whilst of a uniform design, This character area is located to the east of • Domination of traffic, specifically along the replacement of the original windows with Whitton Road, south of Chertsey Road and to London Road. uPVC has impacted on their character, and in the west and north of the River Crane. particular the rounded front elevation details. • Loss of front gardens to paved surfaces for Cole Park Road was developed in the Edwardian The properties are fronted by lawn with dwarf parking. period with large detached homes. A mix of retaining walls. • Loss of architectural features. materials were used including red brick, white London Road has a mixed character of two • Closure of shops, specifically at London Road render, timber detailing with low brick boundary and three storey developments ranging from and Whitton Road junction. walls with planting. A number of the plots have Edwardian properties through to 1960s and later been redeveloped or infilled which adds to the blocks of flats and houses. Opportunities variety now found along the road. Cole Park Road has a distinctly spacious feel with large • Retain and enhance front boundary 1933 Ordnance Survey houses laid out along a wide avenue framed by All Hallows Twickenham is a Grade I Listed treatments and discourage increase in the large mature trees. Allotments are located to church and located prominently on Chertsey amount of hard surfacing in front gardens. the north-east, of Cole Park Road, just south of Road. The stone square tower, bells and stone • Selective tree planting. Chertsey Road. cloister was designed by Christopher Wren and • Reinstate architectural features. Grimwood Road and Latham Road are was re-located from All Hallows Lombard Street • Reinstatement of traditional shop-fronts. characterised by predominantly Edwardian to Twickenham when the church on Lombard terraced housing of a uniform character Street was demolished in 1939. The church • Restoration and reuse of vacant buildings. comprising red brick, white painted window itself was designed by Robert Atkinson based on surrounds, inset front doors, with a mix of gable Wren’s original plans for All Hallows Lombard and hipped roof features to their front elevations. Street. The internal wooden panelling and pulpit Front gardens have remained intact formed mainly are thought to be the work of Grinling Gibbons,

by low brick walls, some with railings or planting. the 17th century sculptor and wood carver. John Whitton Road and London Road fork junction, 1960s 20th century housing is located at the end of Wesley preached from the pulpit when it was at Grimwood Road and a small group of bungalows Lombard Street. is located at Latham Crescent. Dominant Materials and Features Lime Grove is formed by brick and render generously spaced 1960s bungalows with on-site Key features are red brick and white render, parking and dwarf brick walls framing the front decorative porches, tudorbethan features, large garden. The roofs are largely unaltered. These mature trees, gabled bay windows and front features, together with a lack of on-street parking gardens. give it a distinct, low density character.

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Character Summary Amyand House and Oak Lane Cemetery. Amyand Opportunities House was built in 1760 and is a listed building, The conservation area is to the south of the • Preserve, enhance and reinstate architectural now incorporated within St. John’s Hospital. railway line and north of Richmond Road, It is to quality and unity. Another listed building is Devoncroft, constructed the north east of central Twickenham. The area in the early 18th century and located at the • Retain and enhance front boundary was first designated as a conservation area in junction of Oak Lane and Amyand Park Road. treatments and discourage increase in the 1988 and later extended in 2001. amount of hard surfacing in front gardens. Old Lane Cemetery has a high brick wall, iron Before the railways, the area was agricultural gates and gate piers which provide an enclosed • Coordinate colour and design, rationalise and land and used for market gardening. The nursery green space adjacent to Devoncroft Gardens. improvement in quality of street furniture and business was at its peak between 1760 and 1840. flooring. Housing development commenced in the mid- Link to full Conservation Area Statement: late 19th century following the construction of Dominant Materials and Features http://www.richmond.gov.uk/conarea48_a3_rgb. the railway line, linking Twickenham with central 1865 Ordnance Survey Key features are front garden planting, large pdf London and further afield. trees, strong boundaries, brick façades, decorative The character of the area is dominated by late moulded windows and door surrounds, eaves Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semi- brackets, stucco banding, bay windows. detached cottages. There are also larger three storey brick houses located to the south west of Threats from Development Amyand Park Road. The conservation area was extended to provide a consistent experience • Loss of historic buildings, traditional when walking along Amyand Park Road to architectural features and materials. Arragon Road, and so includes nos. 24-26 Amyand • Loss of front boundary treatments and front Park Road. The inclusion of buildings on Oak gardens for car parking. Lane and Strafford Road improve the entrance to • Lack of coordination, clutter and poor quality the conservation area. of street furniture and flooring. Amyand Park Road, date unknown The curve of Amyand Park Road follows the • Domination of traffic and poor pedestrian railway line and offers a changing view, improving safety. the setting of the buildings, many of which are of architectural merit. The Alms Houses provide a • Impact on traffic and parking created by change in scale and form. dropping off and picking up of pupils from the schools/nurseries in the area. The strong and cohesive character is particularly evident and the 18th century listed St. John’s Hospital is an important local landmark alongside

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Amyand Park Road northside Semi-detached properties along Amyand Park Road Conservation Area boundary 55 Character area 20: Haggard

Character Summary Orleans Court is another block of 1960s housing located at Seymour Gardens, contrasting in scale This character area is located to the north of with a single storey Scout Hut on a triangular site, Richmond Road, south of Amyand Park and west enclosed by a tall green fence. At the eastern of Marble Hill Gardens. The area includes St. end of Seymour Gardens is a small terrace of John’s Health Centre on Oak Lane. quaint Edwardian houses with colourful planting The area is focused on Haggard Road, with and white painted front balconies. The houses rows of late Victorian terraced housing to the are enclosed behind low brick walls and pot southeast and three-storey townhouses to the plants and shrubs contribute to the area’s charm. northwest. The townhouses are built in grey The road culminates in a high brick wall which brick with strips of decorative red brickwork. separates the road from Westbourne House. They are distinctive for their decorative white surrounds. The two-storey terrace housing on 1911 Ordnance Survey the southern side are smaller in scale and have Dominant Materials and Features bay windows with decorative red brick surrounds Key features are London stock brick, slate roofs, around the doors and windows. sash windows, decorative white surrounds and decorative red brickwork Small front gardens front the properties with a fairly consistent boundary treatment, particularly on the northern side, with low brick walls and Threats from Development ornate railings. Ample tree planting along the • Loss of architectural features. street and prominent chimneys on either side give • Removal of original front garden boundaries the road a cohesive character. and replacement with a different design and/ The road culminates in a 1960s estate of four or material, threatening the uniform character blocks of flats set amongst neat and landscaped of the houses. gardens. The four-storey brick blocks are arranged so that they are set well apart and Opportunities at an angle from the street, forming a positive • Encourage reinstatement of original doors and relationship with Haggard Road and giving the window patterns. impression of generous green open space. Each property has its own private balcony looking • Encourage reinstatement of front garden across the gardens. A footpath connects Haggard boundaries. Road to Richmond Road.

56 1911 Ordnance Survey Terraced housing along Haggard Road Looking south-west along Haggard Road

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Haggard Road looking north-east towards the flats at the eastern end Prominent chimneys are a strong feature of the area Character Area boundary 57 Conservation area 21: Twickenham Riverside

Character Summary Radnor Gardens to the west is an individual area architectural quality and unity. of valued public open space by the Thames. The This conservation area stretches from Marble Hill • Retain and enhance front boundary surviving summerhouse is a listed building. Park along the riverside to Radnor Gardens. treatments and discourage increase in the Dominant Materials and Features amount of hard surfacing in front gardens. The area is characterised by its historic and Key features are spacious gardens, narrow streets architectural value as the original village core and • Coordinate colour and design, rationalise and mature trees. river frontage, evidenced by the great number of and improve quality of street furniture and listed buildings within the area, including the 17th flooring. century York House and St. Mary’s Church. Threats from Development • Retain and improve the quality of shop fronts Many of these 17th and 18th century grand • Development pressure which may harm the and advertisement. buildings are set within extensive landscaped balance of the river and landscape-dominated gardens and public open spaces. setting in many parts of the area, Link to full Conservation Area Statement: 1868 Ordnance Survey The curves of the river have helped shape its • Obstruction or spoiling of views, skylines and http://www.richmond.gov.uk/twickenham_ landscape and townscape, giving unfolding views landmarks. riverside_conservation_area_8-3.pdf of both banks framed by mature trees and foliage. • Loss of historic buildings, traditional A more detailed analysis of the area is provided The area has a varied character ranging from architectural features and materials. in the Council’s ‘Twickenham Riverside and narrow streets and alleyways with 18th century • Loss of front boundary treatments and front Queen’s Road Conservation Area Study’ which two and three storey buildings through to 1930s gardens for car parking. can be viewed at http://www.richmond.gov.uk/ mansion blocks. • Lack of coordination, clutter and poor quality twickenhamriversidestudy8_47.pdf. A large section of the conservation area is of street furniture and flooring. covered by Marble Hill Park to the east, which is • Domination of traffic and poor pedestrian designated as Grade II* on the English Heritage safety leading to clutter of signage and street. Register of Parks and Gardens. It is characterised • Loss of original or quality shop fronts and by a swathe of mixed trees which line the Twickenham Embankment in 1936 boundary of the park, and a well trimmed lawn unsympathetic alterations and advertisement. which is edged by shrub planting. The focus is the white stucco Palladian villa which sits centrally. Opportunities • Improve and protect the river and landscape Lebanon Park is a distinctive street of Edwardian setting. houses built on the grounds and site of a large villa, Mount Lebanon, which burnt down in 1909. • Enhance access to the riverside and the The form and layout of the development has quality of the public riverside environment. remained the same since its construction. • Preserve, enhance and reinstate the

Eel Pie Island, 1960 58 M O N O T R P L E E L I A E N R D A S R O R O R O D W N A O D M H C I L R E B A N O N Radnor Gardens Champions Wharf P A SI R 1868 Ordnance Survey O K N R O A D

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Narrow streets and alleys characterise the area Conservation Area boundary 59 Eel Pie Island enclave. This detachment and unique environment It consists of 18 two-storey houses with the been maintained to date is vulnerable to Within the Twickenham Riverside Conservation fostered a very special cultural history. From the appearance of flat roofs, arranged in three overdevelopment. There are limits to how much Area sits Eel Pie Island. Eel Pie Island has its mid-1950s, the island became a musical hotbed blocks of six houses. The houses are set in greater built footprint the island can take before own unique character and is a special landmark with regular jazz and gig evenings at the infamous extensive landscaping and communal gardens this threshold is met. Any proposals which would and community in the Thames landscape. The Eel Pie Island Hotel, until its demise in the late on a site overlooking the River Thames. The impact on this key part of the Island’s character island evolved from three smaller islands joining 1960s. development takes full advantage of the site: the should therefore be resisted. together. The two wooded ends of the island The northern side of the island is the focus houses are south facing and mostly stepped in This strong individualism identified above has result from this history - as the lower lying for the working boatyards, as well as creative pairs to maximize views of the river. It was built steered the island’s evolution. It is a place that landforms that joined the central island. They arts workshops and workspace for ‘start- between 1972 and 1976. Stille had Swedish is constantly changing. Today, it is home to an form distinct areas to the western and eastern up’ businesses, and Twickenham Rowing Club, parents, and the design of Aquarius is heavily immensely creative and productive community. ends of the Island, which screen the built reflecting its location away from the main river influenced by the humanist principles of Swedish The boatyards are still very much active in form when approaching from upstream and tideway passing to the south of the island. These architecture of the time. Also in Scandinavian building and repairing river boats. Alongside downstream. uses are interspersed with a small number of fashion, the development was conceived as a this are a wealth of studios and workshops. community, rather than individual dwellings. The island has been built on for over 250 years mainly single-storey residential properties. The These activities sit separate to, but comfortably boatyards, studios and workspace are accessed Shared spaces such as communal gardens were alongside a residential community of around 50 and is an integral part of the riparian environment intended to encourage the residents to mix. The along the River Thames. It forms part of a working through a large boatshed and have a distinct homes. However, further increases in commercial character within the Island, and are separated plan is influenced by Le Corbusier-style social uses that do not depend on or relate to the river economy and is home to boat yards, boat engineering features, such as locating the kitchens builders and boat repairers, which are a critical from the mixed uses on the remainder of the river are likely to upset this relationship, as well north side up to the pedestrian bridge. next to the front door to encourage interaction as putting pressure on the parking and delivery resource for the River as many other yards and with passers-by. Similar to Span estates of the The area to the west of the pedestrian bridge facilities on the mainland which are used by the repairers have been lost. It also has a rowing club time, the estate is owned and administered by and the south side is predominantly residential. Island. and a yacht club. a company owned jointly by the residents. The Private homes were developed on the island from The pioneering spirit of the island should be Until the 1950s the island was accessed by boat. estate therefore is a good example of communal the late 19th century with plots generally having allowed to prevail on the island, but not to the In 1957 a footbridge was constructed at the living principles of the 1970s. Although certain one edge to the river and the other to the access extent that it cuts against the grain and scale location of the former ferry connection. From houses on Aquarius have been subject to path running through the centre of the island. of development which has evolved to date. The this entry point, two paths into the island provide external alterations since their construction, the Most residential properties are single storey contrast between the boatyard and residential access to the properties on the east and west of development still retains its overall coherence detached homes of various styles and materials. areas on the island should be maintained and the the island. The island’s connection to the mainland and architectural integrity. In addition the Some of the buildings retain a more ‘weekend scale of any replacement of existing residential is integral to its successful operation. Whilst development is visible from the towpath on the retreat’ character which adds to the eclectic properties should continue to maintain their most goods are carried to the Island over the south bank of the River, as a result of the height design character that exists across the Island. low-key form in terms of height and massing footbridge heavier goods are transported from of the properties and their open aspect to the The properties to the west tend to be long and (recognising that there is a need to balance this the mainland to the Island by punt. Consequently River. Therefore any future development will thin reflecting relatively narrow plots and the with the provision of flood risk measures), rather the retention of the mainland slipway is critical to need to avoid it becoming an overly dominant demand for riverside access. than seeking to reflect the scale of the boatyard the residents and businesses on the Island. feature within the wider riverside landscape. The residential development, known as ‘Aquarius’, and studio developments. This differentiation is a Eel Pie island is functionally strongly linked to The island has achieved a delicate balance differs in character from the remainder of the key part of the Island’s unique character. Twickenham Riverside. However, in character between built form and natural vegetation. island’s buildings. Designed by the architect The delicate balance between buildings and trees terms the island has maintained a detachment The density of trees forms an important part Robert Stille, Aquarius is a coherent and should be maintained ensuring the ecology and from the rest of the borough and indeed London, of its character and affords a sense of privacy integrated development of significant character. natural quality of the island continues to shine and has developed as an eclectic and alternative to residents. 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61 7. Features and Materials

The architectural features and Materials Features palette of materials used in the Twickenham includes a wide variety of historic Georgian: The term ‘Georgian’ usually covers Victorian: The Victorian period (1837-1901) saw construction and decoration of buildings that define the character of the area, buildings constructed between 1714 and 1837, an explosion of different styles and technological buildings are a large part of what but mostly from the mid-late nineteenth and during which time there were numerous stylistic innovation. House building increased at a great makes up the character of an area. twentieth century. The area utilises a palette of developments. As a general rule however rate to deal with the surge in population. The They vary depending on when and similar materials predominated in house building. houses conform to a Classically derived idea terraced house continued as the most popular and proliferate form of housing but mansion where a building was constructed. Using the correct materials (such as stock and of proportion which dictated how an elevation blocks of flats became increasingly common in Even for buildings of the same period, red brick, clay tiles, slate and timber) is important should be arranged. London through the nineteenth century for all subtle differences in construction for any repairs, alterations or extensions The most important floor, with the grandest classes of people. materials can be what distinguish to existing buildings but also should be a rooms, was the first floor (the piano nobile) buildings in one part of the country consideration for any new development if it is to which externally was expressed with the tallest Whilst Classicism retained a strong foothold from another, contributing to local respect the context and character of the area. windows. The height of the windows decreases through Queen Victoria’s reign and the simple, distinctiveness. This is also important as traditional materials from the first floor to the top of the house. In brick terraced house persisted, particularly as the allow a building to ‘breathe’ (allow air to circulate the early eighteenth century the construction of most basic form of housing, the Gothic Revival is and the materials to both absorb water when it the terrace house as we know it today became most commonly associated with this period and rains and subsequently dry out). widespread through London. Houses were was popular as a way of enlivening houses. Using modern, impervious materials can trap flatfronted (rather than jettied), constructed Brick was still the basic load-bearing material water and cause damp. Sourcing materials is very from brick, with the main decorative emphasis on for most buildings during this period though important, and it is always advisable to ask for the front door and windows (see subsection on decorative coloured detailing became more samples that you can look at on site and compare windows). popular. Renders and ornament (the latter usually with the palette of existing materials. In the Later in the eighteenth and early nineteenth made from artificial stone) also become more context of historic buildings it is useful to look at century, render and stucco painted in imitation widespread. The Borough hosts a wide array of the directory of specialist professionals on www. of stone was commonly applied to the exterior quality Victorian housing of all scales, styles and buildingconservation.com. or part of the exterior of houses. With the forms, from terraced mews to large detached innovation of Coade Stone in the second half villas. of the eighteenth century decorative elements Twickenham village has extensive examples of around doors and windows became more Victorian streets and buildings. Streets across the common. northern part of the area support tight Victorian A number of examples survive in the Twickenham terraces including May Road, Mereway Road village area including buildings along the riverside and Lion Road. A number of examples of larger such as the White Swan public house. A number semi-detached and detached Victorian residential of early Victorian buildings are also Georgian in streets can be found including Trafalgar Road and style such as Apsley Villas on the south side of Belmont Road. Twickenham Green.

62 VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN Ornate gable Classical Prominent Red brick jack Terracotta mouldings chimneys with Terracotta arch chimney pots Slate roof in stucco terracotta pots tiled roof

Dentil brick course Render to Four pane Fine brickwork head and timber sash Dormer Flat camber reveals windows windows arch Window cills Stock brick Cornicing at Multiple window head glazing bars Curved porch on top sash detail in terracotta Bay window Timber sash windows Panelled timber door Ornate joinery

Rendered Iron railings Continuous Front garden Low brick wall boundary wall roof over bay vegetation with railings / and front door hedge

63 Edwardian and Late Victorian: The There are also a number of garden city style A number of housing developments in the form Edwardian period was a high point in traditional inter-war housing areas. The Rivermead Estate in of culs-de-sac exist in the area, often the result construction and late-Victorian architecture is the west of the area has a distinctive triangular of infill development such as Barneby Close. often indistinguishable from that of this period. layout of garden city style semi-detached housing. Workspace developments such as Crane Mews The architecture of this period confidently mixes Within this form a number of corner plots display are also evident. features from numerous styles. a different inter-war style with semi-detached art The redevelopment of sites such as the industrial The work of Norman Shaw and the Arts and deco houses. Lincoln Avenue is another example site of Air Sea Mews has introduced new forms Crafts movement had a profound effect on house- of garden city style housing of this period with of housing and typologies including contemporary design that was to dominate for decades to come a mix of seni-detached units and short terrace mews and medium rise flatted development. with features of vernacular architecture becoming blocks. much more common. Some good examples of Edwardian housing can Post war (1960s and 1970s): A radical be found across the area including in the Clifden shift away from the traditional styles of the area, on Hamilton Road, Amyand Park Road and past century occurred with modernism and a Cole Park Road. new attitude to architecture and placemaking. Lebanon Park Road is a particularly distinctive Blocks of flats were seen as the ideal solution street of Edwardian detached and semi-detached to increasing density, though the regular housing. terraced house and low rise blocks of flats and maisonettes persisted. There are relatively few examples of post-war housing in the area. A series of low rise blocks Interwar housing: Interwar housing can be found across the Borough. The vernacular semi- can be found at the southern end of Third Cross detached houses that became popular pre-WWI Road, a block of houses on Grange Avenue and a became regularised into the standardised designs set of bungalows on Broadlands and Lime Grove. of the ‘Mock-Tudor semi’ but has many forms due to the variety of construction through this period. Contemporary: There is a variety of Extensive areas of inter-war housing are found more modern development across the area, either side of Chertsey Road. Much of this is including some infill and some more substantial standard semi-detached brick and white render developments. Recent development less housing. rigorously conforms to a particular style or ethos. Higher density developments have become more common as the pressure on land is greater.

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Metal ribbon Large format aluminium Mix of Inset windows Flat roof with frame windows and concrete and terraces (crittal style) ship railings sliding doors brick work

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Compact Curved corner Boundary wall Expressed cubic massing windows (art with railings structure with limited deco) and electric decoration gate

65 Windows Window details: • Timber double-glazing is now a good option the outside of the glass and should be raised with improving technology that can achieve rather than flat. Windows are key features in all the buildings in • Original leaded lights can add character to very slim window profiles that compare with Twickenham irrespective of the construction the street and be an important aspect of the • top-hung casements are not a good substitute Victorian and Edwardian single-glazing. period. The location of the windows, their design of the buildings. If the original windows for sliding sashes. proportions, the number of glazing bars, the use have leaded lights they should be replicated if • Thin profile double glazed acoustic glass is Historic England provide guidance on sensitive of coloured glass, or the presence of old glass and repairing them is not possible. available that can be fitted into existing timber alterations to enhance environmental frames. This can be a way of upgrading the the decorative treatment around the windows, • Stained glass should be retained or performance in historic buildings: https:// sound and insulation performance of windows all give each building its special character. The incorporated in replacement windows. historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/ diversity of window types across the area add to without the need for total replacement. energy-efficiency-andhistoric-buildings/ its character and reinforce the distinctiveness of • Install secondary glazing which is very Double-glazing and thermal the different styles. Therefore, if houses or flats effective in improving thermal and sound efficiency: have original windows they should be restored insulation. They can often be removed in the or, if necessary, replaced like with like. Along Improving the thermal efficiency of historic summer months when less needed. with the promotion of character, sustainable windows is a common reason for replacing uPVC is often considered as it is seen as a materials should also be prioritised, through the them with double-glazing. If you are considering cheaper option than most timber double- use of environmentally friendly materials and also replacing your timber windows with uPVC bear in glazed units. However, it is not authentic and improving the energy efficiency of buildings. mind that the embodied energy lost by disposing cannot achieve the same detailed mouldings or of your windows and replacing them with uPVC, appearance and is therefore discouraged. If you which have a limited life-expectancy, can be less Timber windows: feel that this is your only option you should bear sustainable than repairing them or installing • Historic timber windows are made from more in mind: secondary glazing. Traditional internal shutters are durable timber than modern, softwood timber. also a very effective means of improving thermal • the materials, design, proportions and the Repairing them is therefore often a more efficiency so if your property once had shutters, means of opening (sash/casement) of the durable as well as sustainable option. restoring them can be a sensible option. existing windows and try to faithfully replicate • Timber windows were always meant to be them. This will not only help with maintaining There are a number of options to consider if the painted to protect them from the elements. the character of the building but also maintain installation of double-glazing is pursued: Keeping them painted will help prevent them the amount of light going into a room (which from rotting. If maintained, they can last • Have existing windows adapted by inserting can be affected if thicker frames are used). an additional pane of glass within the existing indefinitely. • the proportions of the glazing bars should frame to improve sound and thermal replicate those on the original windows. insulation. This is only really possible with unlisted buildings with deep window profiles. • glazing bars should be integral to the structure of the window and not applied to

66 67 8. Development Guidance

This section provides design consideration for any future development Any development proposals would need to development of new industrial floorspace and objectives and guidance on larger of the site. The site must respect these consider the following: improvement and expansion of existing premises sites that have been put identified for neighbourhoods both in physical and • The importance of the Duke of is encouraged; proposals for non-industrial uses development through consultations functional terms. Northumberland’s River which runs along the will be resisted where the introduction of such undertaken by the Council should • Managing the functional demands on the western edge of the site. Improvements to uses would have an impact on the continued they come forward for development. external space around the stadium raises ever this section of the river have been undertaken operation of the existing services. The following sites are considered: changing challenges. Any future development recently and further opportunities to enhance The site is currently vacant. In addition to the must be mindful of building in flexibility to The Stoop’s connection to the river, the above any development proposals would need to support the range of hospitality, broadcasting quality of the setting and route should be consider the following: Twickenham Stadium and other demands on the external areas. explored, as well as promoting the use of the • The residential scale and character of the Local Plan Policy SA11: The Council supports • Further opportunities to enhance the street River path as a sustainable transport route to surrounding area to inform the siting / scale / the continued use and improvement of the environments immediately around the stadium The Stoop. massing of new development. grounds for sports uses. Appropriate additional and those leading up to it should be realised. • The quality of the site’s frontage on to • The provision of high quality landscaping and facilities including a new east and north stand, High quality materials should be used and Chertsey Road is currently dominated by open space provision. indoor leisure, hotel or business uses, as well a co-ordinated palette of street furniture open land used for car parking. Opportunities • Establishing a positive relationship with the as hospitality and conference facilities, may be agreed. to enhance the entrance to the site and River Crane along the northern edge of the supported provided that they are complementary consider rationalising car parking should be • More street trees and planting should be site, enabling new linkages to and along the to the main use of the site as a sports ground. explored. introduced into the streetscene, as an river route. Redevelopment of the East Stand was given alternative to bollards. • Proposals should aim to enhance the planning permission in 2016. This will improve • Appropriate levels of parking to avoid placing • A range of potential pedestrian and cycle permeability of the site, in particular the street edge along Rugby Road. Longer term pressure on the surrounding streets. routes to the stadium from stations such as improving connections into the river route. opportunities to update, for example the north • Relationship with the Edwin Road frontage to Twickenham and Whitton could be opened • The relationship between The Stoop site stand and adjacent hard standing would further secure improvements to the street scene. up and promoted. With enhancements, these and Richmond upon Thames College and the improve this world class venue and its setting in routes could alleviate pressure on approaches Rosecroft Gardens Conservation Area needs Twickenham. such as Whitton Road. to be managed carefully and positively to Further information on site allocations within Any development proposals would need to ensure a positive co-existence both from a Richmond can be viewed at: http:// consider the following: The Stoop (Harlequins Rugby functional and visual perspective. www.richmond.gov.uk/local_plan • The Duke of Northumberland’s River runs Football Club) along the western edge of the site and Local Plan Policy SA10: The Council supports the West Twickenham Cluster (including represents an important opportunity to continued rise of the grounds for sports uses. Gregg’s Bakery and surroundings) improve access to it and its setting. Appropriate additional facilities including a new The site is identified as being a ‘locally important • The sensitivity of the stadium’s immediate north stand, indoor leisure, hotel or business industrial land and business park’ under Policy setting with a residential neighbourhood to uses, may be supported provided that they are LP42 of the Local Plan (2017). Loss of industrial the south and north east is an important complementary to the main use of the site as a floorspace on such sites will be resisted; sports ground.

68 1. Twickenham Stadium 1 2. The Stoop (Harlequins Rugby Football Club) 3. West Twickenham Cluster (including Gregg’s Bakery and surroundings)

2 Flooding There are a number of things that residents in Twickenham can do to ensure that they are prepared for and aware of the potential risk of flooding to properties. 3 A detailed map showing areas at potential risk can be found at www.gov.uk/prepare-for-a-flood/ find-out-if-youre-at-risk. As flood risk maps are updated frequently to reflect the latest modelling, you are advised to check the latest maps via this link. The Council’s planning policy documents outline ways in which new development within Twickenham should account for flood risk. This includes new build construction of residential and commercial buildings, as well as significant alternations or changes of use of existing buildings that may be impacted by flooding. Local Plan Policy LP 21: Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage outlines the Council’s policy and guidance.

69 9. Forecourt parking

The Council has an existing Conversion of front gardens for car parking can required to allow access for parking (see the white painted pillars and walls. For the above Supplementary Planning Document individually and cumulatively adversely impact on 2006 SPD for details). reasons the gap in the boundary wall should not (SPD) covering ‘Front Garden and the appearance of an area and detract from its The Council’s Local Plan (2017) Policy LP45 seeks exceed that needed for the passage of a car. This Other Off Street Parking Standards’ overall character if undertaken without careful to resist front garden parking because of the also reduces the loss of parking space in the road (adopted September 2006). This consideration. The Council is keen that where impact on the appearance of the street and loss outside. document provides detailed advice front garden parking does occur, it is done in the of vegetation and biodiversity. Iron railings and gates best possible way, by following the guidance given on the legal and design issues when It is generally considered that additional forecourt Eighteenth and nineteenth century iron railings in this and the 2006 SPD. creating a parking area in your front parking would not significantly reduce parking (and gates) are a traditional feature found at garden and access to it from the congestion. some of Twickenham’s houses. Typically these are highway. The Council’s Local Plan Planning Permission Important features in Twickenham embedded into a lower boundary wall, enclosing (2017) Policy LP45 also establishes the front garden whilst keeping visual obstruction In some cases alterations to front gardens fall Many front gardens and frontage features in the principle approach to Forecourt to a minimum. within the terms of ‘permitted development’, in Twickenham contribute significantly to the overall Parking, notably that it will be which case planning approval is not required and character of the area and local street scene both Hedges resisted. therefore the Council has little or no control within and outside of the Conservation Areas. Hedges enclose front gardens and define public over the creation of forecourt parking. These include: and private space. They provide an attractive The Twickenham Village Planning Guidance SPD You will not normally need planning permission Boundary walls green feature to the streetscape therefore it is draws upon the 2006 SPD, providing updated and outside of a Conservation Area, if a new or important for them to be retained as frontage Boundary walls are perhaps the most important specific information for Twickenham Village. It is replacement driveway of any size uses permeable features either on their own or in combination and defining feature of a street scene, and their important that the 2006 SPD is read (or porous) surfacing which allows water to with walls or railings. preservation and uniformity adds considerably to in conjunction with the guidance below. drain through, such as permeable concrete an areas character. They enclose front gardens and It is also advised to refer to the Council’s block paving or porous asphalt, or by directing define public and private space. Low walls create Supplementary Planning Document on rainwater to a lawn or border to drain naturally. this space without reducing visibility. Increasing ‘Design Quality’ and ‘Public Space Design Guide’. If the surface to be covered is more than five the height of walls can impact on the character In Twickenham, as in other areas of the Borough square metres planning permission will be needed of the street. Conforming traditional brick types and across London as a whole, increases in for laying traditional, impermeable driveways. and brickwork along a street is an important population and car ownership have resulted in It is important to note that in Conservation characteristic. Many Twickenham streets retain a greater demand for car parking spaces. Where Areas, planning permission is required their original brickwork which dates back to the houses are not able to have garages, or where for demolition of boundary walls, fences and nineteenth century. A typical example is Gerard there is insufficient on and off street parking, this railings over 1m in height. Article 4(2) Directions Road, with low brick boundary walls and a can lead to increased demand for front garden can also restrict the removal central rendered or painted (often white) section. parking of structures such as those that would be Westmoreland Road has consistent brick with

70 Guidance on front garden parking Green features The following key considerations should be made Loss of existing green space may be inevitable where residents do feel an imperative to replace however retaining and / or replacing some front gardens with car parking: planting in as generous a manner as possible helps Retention of existing features to maintain the area’s character, screen vehicles and create a more pleasant natural environment The general aim of any design for car parking in by absorbing local exhaust fumes. front gardens should be to retain as much of the existing features as is practical – such as existing walls, railings or hedging. Where an opening has to be made in an existing wall, railing or fence, it should be made good at both ends to match existing materials and details, and should be no more than a car-width wide. Enclosure

Retaining a form of enclosure of front gardens Boundary wall Hedgerow boundary and forecourts is an essential part of retaining local character and maintaining the street scene. Partial loss of existing structures is inevitable to allow vehicle access but as much of the structure should be retained. Inward opening gates help to complete a defensible line. Permeability The base and finished surface should be laid at a slight gradient and be of a permeable material, to allow the satisfactory drainage and absorption of rainwater. Water should not drain from the property onto the footway. A length of drain or soak-away may be required at the site boundary to prevent this or a connection to a surface water sewer can be established with the agreement of the Water Authority. Use of lose gravel should be avoided. Forecourt parking and front garden

71 Appendix 1: Relevant Policies and Guidance It should be noted that all adopted policies and guidance should be assessed for their relevance in respect of individual planning applications, not just those listed below.

LBRuT Publication Local Plan 2. Sustainable design and construction, detailing, surrounding streetscene and 1. Is in keeping with the centre’s role and (January 2017) including adaptability, subject to aesthetic the building of which it forms part. Blinds, function within the hierarchy and is of a considerations; canopies or shutters, where acceptable scale appropriate to the size of the centre Main policies that the SPD will support: 3. Layout, siting and access, including making in principle, must be appropriate to the (also see the Spatial Strategy of this Plan); best use of land; character of the shopfront and its context and Policy LP 1: Local Character and Design 4. Space between buildings, relationship of within which it is located. External security 2. Is in an appropriate location, as follows: Quality heights to widths and relationship to the grilles and large illuminated fascias will only a. A1 uses should be located within, The Council will require all development public realm, heritage assets and natural be allowed in exceptional circumstances. In adjacent to or well-related (or capable of to be of high architectural and urban design features; sensitive areas, rigid and gloss finish blinds being made so) to designated shopping quality. The high quality character and 5. Inclusive design, connectivity, permeability will generally be unacceptable. frontages. heritage of the borough and its villages will (as such gated developments will not b. For other appropriate uses (see need to be maintained and enhanced where be permitted), natural surveillance and Advertisements and hoardings B below), major development and/or opportunities arise. Development proposals orientation; and The Council will exercise strict control developments which generate high levels will have to demonstrate a thorough 6. Suitability and compatibility of uses, taking over the design and siting of advertisements of trips should be located within a Main understanding of the site and how it relates account of any potential adverse impacts and hoardings to ensure the character of Centre Boundary. Elsewhere development to its existing context, including character of the co-location of uses through the individual buildings and streets are not should be located within the defined and appearance, and take opportunities layout, design and management of the site. materially harmed, having regard to the Area of Mixed Use (AMU boundary). to improve the quality and character of interests of amenity and public safety For centres, or parts of centres where buildings, spaces and the local area. All proposals, including extensions, (including highway safety). no boundary exists, proposals should To ensure development respects, contributes alterations and shop fronts, will be assessed be well-related to designated shopping to and enhances the local environment and against the advice set out in the relevant Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) frontages. character, the following will be considered Village Planning Guidance and other SPDs the equivalent policy is Policy CP7 and in the when assessing proposals: relating to character and design. Development Management Plan (2011) the Proposals not in the above locations, equivalent policies are Policy DC1 and Policy including extensions to existing retail and 1. Compatibility with local character Shop fronts DC7. leisure developments of more than including the relationship to existing The Council will resist the removal of 200sqm gross, should satisfy the townscape, development patterns, views, shopfronts of architectural or historic Policy LP 25: Development in Centres Sequential Test as set out in national local grain and frontages as well as scale, interest. Shopfronts, including signage A. Development in the borough’s centres, policy and guidance. Out of centre height, massing, density, landscaping, and illumination, should complement the as defined in the centre hierarchy, will be retail development is not considered proportions, form, materials and detailing; proportions, character, materials and acceptable if it: appropriate in line with the London Plan; and

72 3. Does not adversely impact on the vitality 1. The Council will support appropriate enhancements of the small centres where for 1-2 person dwellings should be provided and viability of the centre in which the development in the five main centres. appropriate, and/or modernise outdated and an extra 1sqm should be provided for development is proposed, or another 2. The Council will encourage proposals premises. each additional occupant. Purpose built, well centre. When assessing proposals for for leisure, cultural and tourism facilities designed and positioned balconies development outside of existing centres, which contribute to the diversity of the Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) or terraces are encouraged where new applicants will have to comply with offer. the equivalent policy is Policy CP7 and in the residential units are on upper floors, if they the requirements of national policy 3. Proposals for A1 uses should include, Development Management Plan (2011) the comply with policy LP8 Amenity and Living and guidance in relation to impact where appropriate, units of a size suitable equivalent policies are Policy DC1, Policy Conditions. assessments. For retail developments, for modern retail needs (particularly DC7, Policy DM TC including extensions of over 500sqm in Richmond centre, where there is D. Amenity space for all new dwellings, gross, the Council will require a Retail a shortage of retail units with larger Policy LP35: Housing Mix and Standards including conversions, should be: Impact Assessment. floor-plates) whilst retaining sufficient A. Development should generally provide • private, usable, functional and safe; traditional smaller units that add to the family sized accommodation, except within • easily accessible from living areas; The scope of such assessments will need local character and which are important the five main centres and Areas of Mixed • orientated to take account of need for to be agreed with the Council before to local businesses. Use where a higher proportion of small sunlight and shading; submitting a planning application; and units would be appropriate. The housing mix • of a sufficient size to meet the needs of C. In addition to A above, in the local and should be appropriate to the location. the likely number of occupiers; and 4. Optimises the potential of sites by neighbourhood centres as well as parades of • accommodation likely to be occupied contributing towards a suitable mix of local importance, the following applies: B. All new housing development, including by families with young children should uses that enhance the vitality and viability conversions, are required to comply with the have direct and easy access to adequate of the centre. Commercial or community 1. Appropriate uses could include new Nationally Described Space Standard. private amenity space. uses should be provided on the ground retail (including markets), business floor fronting the street, subject to other or employment developments, which C. All new housing development, including E. 90% of all new build housing is required Local Plan policies, including the retail maintain suitable provision for small conversions, are required to comply with to meet Building Regulation Requirement M4 frontages policy LP 26. businesses, and other uses, which the Council’s external space standards. (2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’ and primarily serve the needs of the local For houses a minimum total private space 10% of all new build housing is required to B. In addition to A above, the following community or attract visitors and develop of 70sqm for 3 or more beds and 40sqm meet Building Regulation Requirement M4 applies to development proposals in the cultural opportunities. for 2 beds should be provided. To provide (3) ‘wheelchair user dwellings’. Borough’s five main centres: 2. Development should, wherever possible, adequate private amenity space for flats, a include overall improvements and minimum of 5sqm of private outdoor space Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the equivalent policy is Policy CP14.

73 Policy LP43: Visitor Economy 3. Proposals will be supported which landscape enhancement, restoration or acceptable. The following criteria will be A.The Council will support the sustainable contribute towards providing a range of re-creation; and taken into account when assessing whether growth of the visitor economy for the visitor accommodation, including small 3. Incorporating green infrastructure assets, development is appropriate: benefit of the local area by: independent hotels and bed and breakfast which make positive contributions to the accommodation, subject to other Local wider green infrastructure network. a. It must be linked to the functional use 1. Supporting proposals which promote and Plan policies. of the Other Open Land of Townscape enhance the borough’s existing tourist Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the Importance; attractions, including the unique, historic Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the equivalent policy is Policy CP10. or and cultural assets that are connected equivalent policy is Policy CP20. b. It can only be a replacement of, or minor via the River Thames, such as The Royal LP13: Green Belt, Metropolitan Open Land extension to, existing built facilities; and Botanic Gardens, Kew, Ham House and LP12: Green Infrastructure and Local Green Space c. It does not harm the character or Hampton Court Palace; Green infrastructure is a network of multi- openness of the open land. 2. Proposals that lead to increased visitors functional green spaces and natural elements, Local Green Space and tourists need to be of an appropriate which provides multiple benefits for people, A. Local Green Space, which has been Improvement and enhancement of the scale for the size of the centre and will be nature and the economy. demonstrated to be special to a local openness or character of other open land assessed against the transport policies of community and which holds a particular and measures to open up views into and this Plan; A. To ensure all development proposals local significance, will be protected from out of designated other open land will be 3. Requiring accommodation and facilities protect, and where opportunities arise inappropriate development that could cause encouraged. to be accessible to all; at least 10% of enhance green infrastructure, the following harm to its qualities. hotel bedrooms should be wheelchair will be taken into account when assessing When considering developments on sites accessible; development proposals: Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the outside designated other open land, any 4. Enhancing the environment in areas equivalent policy is Policy CP10. possible visual impacts on the character and leading to, within and around visitor 1. The need to protect the integrity of the openness of the designated other open land destinations where appropriate. green spaces and assets that are part of Policy LP14: Other Open Land of Townscape will be taken into account. the wider green infrastructure network; Importance B. In relation to visitor accommodation: improvements and enhancements to Other open areas that are of townscape Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the 1. Proposals which result in the loss of the green infrastructure network are importance will be protected in open use, equivalent policy is Policy CP10. bedspaces will be resisted; supported; and enhanced where possible. It will be 2. Proposals which increase the number of 2. Its contribution to the wider green recognised that there may be exceptional Policy LP30: Health and Wellbeing bedspaces will be supported subject to infrastructure network by delivering cases where appropriate development is Planning, at all levels, can play a crucial role in other Local Plan policies;

74 creating environments that enhance people’s Key Shopping Frontages 2. The proposed use should retain a health and wellbeing. The Council promotes B. This policy will be delivered by requiring A. Proposals that result in a loss of ‘shop-like’ appearance; it should not and supports healthy and active lifestyles and developments to comply with the following: floorspace in Use Class A1 in Key Shopping have a detrimental visual impact on the measures to reduce health inequalities. Frontages will be resisted. Other uses shopfront and should respect the heritage A.The Council will support development 1. A Health Impact Assessment must be converting to retail will be supported, and character of the centre, taking into that results in a pattern of land uses and submitted with all major development subject to there being no adverse impact on account the Village Planning Guidance facilities that encourage: proposals. the centre. The Council will seek to retain SPDs; 1. Sustainable modes of travel such as safe 2. The Council will refuse proposals for new key facilities including Post Offices. 3. The proposed use has to be cycling routes, attractive walking routes fast food takeaways (A5 uses) located complementary to the area’s shopping and easy access to public transport to within 400 metres of the boundaries of a Secondary Shopping Frontages function and provide a direct service to reduce car dependency. primary or secondary school in order to B. A non-A1 proposal will be acceptable in the public; and 2. Access to green infrastructure, including restrict the availability of unhealthy foods. the secondary shopping frontages only if it: 4. It will not create an unbroken run of river corridors, local open spaces as well 3. Existing health facilities will need to be 1. (a) Meets community needs (such as a three or more non-A1 units. as leisure, recreation and play facilities to retained where these continue to meet, dentist, clinic or health centre, veterinary encourage physical activity. or can be adapted to meet, residents’ surgery, gym, fitness studio and facilities Shops selling essential goods/Post Offices 3. Access to local community facilities, needs. which would enable the public better D. In secondary shopping frontages in services and shops which encourage 4. Applications for new or improved access to police services) and provides a smaller centres including local parades, opportunities for social interaction and facilities or loss of health and social care direct service to visiting members of the changes of use from shops selling (or whose active living, as well as contributing to facilities will be assessed in line with public, or last occupant sold) essential goods to dementia-friendly environments. the criteria set out in the Social and (b) Falls within Use Classes A2 to A5, or non-A1 uses will be resisted if there is no 4. Access to local healthy food, for example, Community Infrastructure policy. (c) Is another commercial use which similar alternative within 400 metres. This allotments and food growing spaces. provides a direct service to visiting applies even if the proposal is acceptable in 5. Access to toilet facilities which are open Within the existing Core Strategy (2009) the members of the public without terms of criteria B above. to all in major developments where equivalent policy is Policy CP17. appointment. appropriate (linked to the Council’s Changes of use in non-designated frontages Community Toilet Scheme). Policy LP26: Retail Frontages In addition to (a) or (b) above, the where policy LP 27 does not apply 6. An inclusive development layout and The Council has designated parts of centres proposal must the meet the following E. The Council will consider favourably public realm that considers the needs as Key Shopping Frontage or Secondary criteria: applications for change of use to any of all, including the older population and Shopping Frontage. non-A1 use which is a commercial or disabled people. community use compatible with the retail function of the centre.

75 Marketing requirement for changes of use 2. Resist the demolition in whole, or in features of special architectural or C. All proposals in Conservation Areas are F. Where a proposal involves a change of part, of Listed Buildings. Consent for historic significance within Listed required to preserve and, where possible, use not supported by policy, the Council demolition of Grade II Listed Buildings Buildings, and the removal of internal enhance the character or the appearance of will require satisfactory evidence of full and will only be granted in exceptional and external features that harm the the Conservation Area. proper marketing of the site for at least 2 circumstances and for Grade II* and significance of the asset, commensurate years. The applicant will need to undertake Grade I Listed Buildings in wholly with the extent of proposed development. D. Where there is evidence of intentional marketing in line with the requirements set exceptional circumstances following a 7. Require the use of appropriate materials damage or deliberate neglect to a designated out in Appendix 5. thorough assessment of their significance. and techniques and strongly encourage heritage asset, its current condition will not 3. Resist the change of use of Listed any works or repairs to a designated be taken into account in the decision-making Within the existing Development Buildings where this would materially heritage asset to be carried out in a process. Management Plan (2011) the equivalent harm their character and distinctiveness, correct, scholarly manner by appropriate policy is Policy DM TC 3. particularly where the current use specialists. E. Outline planning applications will not contributes to the character of the be accepted in Conservation Areas. The Policy LP3: Designated Heritage Assets surrounding area and to its sense of place. B. Resist substantial demolition in Council’s Conservation Area Statements, and A. The Council will require development to 4. Require the retention and preservation of Conservation Areas and any changes that where available Conservation Area Studies, conserve and, where possible, the original structure, layout, architectural could harm heritage assets, unless it can be and/or Management Plans, will be used as a take opportunities to make a positive features, materials as well as later features demonstrated that: basis for assessing development proposals contribution to, the historic environment of interest within Listed Buildings, and 1. In the case of substantial harm or loss to within, or where it would affect the setting of the Borough. The significance (including resist the removal or modification of the significance of the heritage asset, it of, Conservation Areas, together with other the settings) of the Borough’s designated features that are both internally and is necessary to achieve substantial public policy guidance, such as Village Planning heritage assets, encompassing Conservation externally of architectural importance or benefits that outweigh that harm or loss; Guidance SPDs. Areas, Listed Buildings, Scheduled that contribute to the significance of the 2. In the case of less than substantial harm Monuments as well as the Registered asset. to the significance of the heritage asset, Within the existing Development Historic Parks and Gardens, will be 5. Demolitions (in whole or in part), that the public benefits, including securing Management Plan (2011) the equivalent conserved and enhanced by the following alterations, extensions and any other the optimum viable use, outweigh that policies are Policy DM OS 4, Policy DM HD I means: modifications to Listed Buildings should harm; or and Policy DM HD 2. be based on an accurate understanding of The building or part of the building or 1. Give great weight to the conservation of the significance of the heritage asset. structure makes no positive contribution to Policy LP 4: Non-Designated Heritage Assets the heritage asset when considering the 6. Require, where appropriate, the the character or distinctiveness of the area. The Council will seek to preserve, and impact of a proposed development on the reinstatement of internal and external where possible enhance, the significance, significance of the asset.

76 character and setting of non-designated Within the existing Development 6. Seek improvements to views within Within the existing Development heritage assets, including Buildings of Management Plan (2011) the equivalent Conservation Areas, which: Management Plan (2011) the equivalent Townscape Merit, memorials, particularly war policy is Policy DM HD 3. a. Are identified in Conservation Area policy is Policy DM HO 1. memorials, and other local historic features. Statements and Studies and Village Plans; Policy LP5: Views and Vistas b. Are within, into, and out of Policy LP39: Infill, Backland and Backgarden There will be a presumption against the 5. The Council will protect the quality of Conservation Areas; Development demolition of Buildings of Townscape Merit. the views, vistas, gaps and the skyline, all c. Affect the setting of and from Applicants will be required to: of which contribute significantly to the development on sites adjacent to Infill and Backland Development 1. Retain the character of Buildings of character, distinctiveness and quality of Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings. A. All infill and backland development must Townscape Merit, war memorials and any the local and wider area, by the following reflect the character of the surrounding area other non-designated heritage assets; means: Within the existing Development and protect the amenity and living conditions 2. Submit a Heritage Statement to assess 1. Protect the quality of the views and vistas Management Plan (2011) the equivalent of neighbours. In considering applications for the potential harm to, or loss of, the as identified on the Proposals Map, and policy is Policy DM TC 7. infill and backland development the following significance of the non-designated demonstrate such through computer- factors should be addressed: heritage asset, including from both direct generated imagery (CGI) and visual Policy LP38: Loss of Housing and indirect effects; impact assessments; A. Existing housing should be retained. 1. Retain plots of sufficient width for 3. Describe the significance of the non- 2. Resist development which interrupts, B. Proposals for reversions and conversions adequate separation between dwellings; designated heritage asset affected, disrupts or detracts from strategic and should assess the suitability of the property 2. Retain similar spacing between new including any contribution made by their local vistas, views, gaps and the skyline; and design considerations. buildings to any established spacing; setting; 3. Require developments whose visual C. Redevelopment of existing housing 3. Retain appropriate garden space for the extent of the relevant setting will be impacts extend beyond that of the should normally only take place where: adjacent dwellings; proportionate to the significance of the immediate street to demonstrate how a. It has first been demonstrated 4. Respect the local context, in accordance asset. Appropriate expertise should be views are protected or enhanced; that the existing housing is incapable with policy LP 2 Building Heights; used to assess a non-designated heritage 4. Require development to respect the of improvement or conversion to a 5. Enhance the street frontage (where asset; and setting of a landmark, taking care not satisfactory standard to provide an applicable) taking account of local 4. Retain or restore the structures, to create intrusive elements in its equivalent scheme; and, if this is the case character; features and materials of the asset, which foreground, middle ground or background; b. The proposal does not have an adverse 6. Incorporate or reflect materials and contribute to its architectural integrity 5. Improvements to views, vistas, gaps and impact on local character; and detailing on existing dwellings, in and historic interest. the skyline, particularly where views c. The proposal provides a reasonable accordance with policy LP 1 Local or vistas have been obscured, will be standard of accommodation. Character and Design Quality; encouraged where appropriate; 7. Retain or re-provide features important to character, appearance or wildlife, in

77 accordance with policy LP 16 Trees and Management Plan (2011) the equivalent c. The existing on street demand is less no material harm to the living conditions of Landscape; policies are Policy DM HO 2 and Policy DM than available capacity. nearby residents. 8. Result in no unacceptable adverse impact HO 3. 3. Car free housing developments may be on neighbours, including loss of privacy to appropriate in locations with high public Within the existing Development existing homes or gardens, in accordance Policy LP45: Parking Standards and Servicing transport accessibility, such as areas with Management Plan (2011) the equivalent with policy LP 8 Amenity and Living Parking standards a PTAL of 5 or 6, subject to: policies are Policy DM TP 8 and Policy DM Conditions; The Council will require new development a. The provision of disabled parking; TP 9. 9. Provide adequate servicing, recycling and to make provision for the accommodation b. Appropriate servicing arrangements; refuse storage as well as cycle parking; of vehicles in order to provide for the needs and Policy LP 16: Trees and Landscape 10. Result in no adverse impact on of the development while minimising the c. Demonstrating that proper controls The Council will require the protection of neighbours in terms of visual impact, impact of car based travel including on the can be put in place to ensure that the existing trees and the provision of new trees, noise or light from vehicular access or car operation of the road network and local proposal will not contribute to on-street shrubs and other vegetation of landscape parking. environment, and ensuring making the best parking stress in the locality. significance that compliment existing, or use of land. It will achieve this by: create new, high quality green areas, which Back Garden Development All proposals for car free housing will deliver amenity and biodiversity benefits. B. There is a presumption against loss 1. Requiring new development to provide need to be supported by the submission To ensure development protects, respects, of back gardens due to the need to for car, cycle, 2 wheel and, where of a Travel Plan. contributes to and enhances trees and maintain local character, amenity space applicable, lorry parking and electric landscaping, the Council, when assessing and biodiversity. Back garden land which vehicle charging points, in accordance 4. Managing the level of publicly available development proposals, will: contributes either individually or as part of with the standards set out in Appendix car parking to support the vitality and a larger swathe of green space to amenity of 3. Opportunities to minimise car parking viability of town and local centres within Trees residents or provides wildlife habitats must through its shared use will be encouraged. the borough whilst limiting its impacts on 1. Resist the loss of trees unless the tree be retained. In exceptional cases where it 2. Resisting the provision of front garden the road network. is dead, dying or dangerous; or the tree is considered that a limited scale of back car parking unless it can be demonstrated is causing significant damage to adjacent garden development may be acceptable it that: Freight and Servicing structures; or the tree has little or no should not have a significantly adverse impact a. There would be no material impact on New major development which involves amenity value; or felling is for reasons of upon thefactors set out above. Development road or pedestrian safety; freight movements and has servicing needs good arboricultural practice; on back garden sites must be more intimate b There would be no harmful impact on will be required to demonstrate through the 2. Resist development which results in in scale and lower than frontage properties. the character of the area, including the submission of a Delivery and Servicing Plan the damage or loss of trees that are Within the existing Development streetscape or setting of the property, in and Construction and Logistics Plan that it considered to be of townscape or line with the policies on Local Character creates no severe impacts on the efficient amenity value; the Council will require and Design; and and safe operation of the road network and

78 that site design or layout ensures a Landscape as set out in the Thames Landscape Strategy River Thames public riverside walk harmonious relationship between trees 1. Require the retention of important and Thames Strategy as well as the Council’s D. All development proposals adjoining and their surroundings and will resist existing landscape features where Conservation Area Statements, and where the River Thames are required to development which will be likely to result practicable; available Conservation Area Studies, and/or provide a public riverside walk, including in pressure to significantly prune or 2. Require landscape design and materials to Management Plans. Developments alongside for pedestrians and cyclists, which will remove trees; be of high quality and compatible with the and adjacent to the River Thames should contribute to the overarching aim of 3. Require, where practicable, an surrounding landscape and character; and ensure that they establish a relationship with providing a continuous publicly accessible appropriate replacement for any tree that 3. Encourage planting, including new trees, the river, maximise the benefits of its setting riverside walk. For major developments, is felled; a financial contribution to the shrubs and other significant vegetation in terms of views and vistas, and incorporate applicants will be expected to work with provision for an off-site tree in line with where appropriate. uses that enable local communities and the adjoining landowners in case ownership the monetary value of the existing tree public to enjoy the riverside, especially at issues would prevent public access. to be felled will be required in line with Other relevant policies ground level in buildings fronting the river. the ‘Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees’ Riverside uses, including river-dependent and (CAVAT); Policy LP18: River corridors Public Access river-related uses 4. Require new trees to be of a suitable A. The natural, historic and built C. All development proposals alongside or E. The Council will resist the loss of existing species for the location in terms of height environment of the River Thames corridor adjacent to the Borough’s river corridors river-dependent and river-related uses that and root spread; the use of native species and the various watercourses in the borough, should: contribute to the special character of the is encouraged where appropriate; including the River Crane, Beverley Brook, a. Retain existing public access to the River Thames, including river-related industry 5. Require that trees are adequately Duke of Northumberland River, Longford riverside and alongside the river; and (B2) and locally important wharves, boat protected throughout the course of River and Whitton Brook, will be protected. b. Enhance existing public access to the building sheds and boatyards and other development, in accordance with British Development adjacent to the river riverside where improvements are feasible; riverside facilities such as slipways, docks, Standard 5837 (Trees in relation to corridors will be expected to contribute or jetties, piers and stairs. design, demolition and construction – to improvements and enhancements to the c. Provide new public access to the riverside Recommendations). river environment. and the foreshore where possible. There is This will be achieved by: an expectation that all major development 1. Resisting redevelopment of existing river- The Council may serve Tree Preservation Thames Policy Area proposals adjacent to the Borough’s rivers dependent or river-related industrial Orders or attach planning conditions to B. Development proposals within the shall provide public access to the riverside and business uses to non-river related protect trees considered to be of value Thames Policy Area should respect and take and foreshore. employment uses or residential uses to the townscape and amenity and which account of the special character of the reach unless it can be demonstrated that no are threatened by development. other river-dependent or river-related use is feasible or viable;

79 2. Ensuring development on sites along the Policy LP44: Sustainable Travel Choices C . Public transport In assessing planning applications the river is functionally related to the river The Council will work in partnership to Ensure that major new developments cumulative impacts of development on and includes river-dependent or river- promote safe, sustainable and accessible maximise opportunities to provide safe the transport network will be taken into related uses where possible, including transport solutions, which minimise the and convenient access to public transport account. Planning applications will need to gardens which are designed to embrace impacts of development including in services. Proposals will be expected to be supported by the provision of a Transport and enhance the river, and be sensitive to relation to congestion, air pollution and support improvements to existing services Assessment if it is a major development, its ecology; carbon dioxide emissions, and maximise and infrastructure where no capacity and a Transport Statement if it is a minor 3. Requiring an assessment of the effect opportunities including for health benefits currently exists or is planned to be provided. development. of the proposed development on the and providing access to services, facilities and Protect existing public transport interchange operation of existing river-dependent employment. The Council will: facilities unless suitable alternative E. River transport uses or riverside gardens on the site and facilities can be provided which ensure the Encourage the use of the River Thames for their associated facilities on- and off- A. Location of development maintenance of the existing public transport passenger and freight transport through the site; or requiring an assessment of the Encourage high trip generating development operations. Applications will need to include protection of, improvement to, and provision potential of the site for river-dependent to be located in areas with good public details setting out how such re-provision will of new relevant infrastructure including uses and facilities if there are none transport with sufficient capacity, or which be secured and provided in a timely manner. wharves, slipways and piers. existing; are capable of supporting improvements to 4. Ensuring that any proposed residential provide good public transport accessibility D. The road network F. Safeguarding of routes and facilities uses, where appropriate, along the river and capacity, taking account of local Ensure that new development does not have Land required for proposed transport are compatible with the operation of character and context. a severe impact on the operation, safety schemes as identified in the London Plan the established river-related and river- or accessibility to the local or strategic and the Council’s Local Implementation dependent uses; B. Walking and cycling highway networks. Any impacts on the local Plan for Transport will be protected from 5. Requiring setting back development from Ensure that new development is designed or strategic highway networks, arising from developments which would prevent their river banks and existing flood defences to maximise permeability within and to the the development itself or the cumulative proper implementation. along the River Thames. immediate vicinity of the development site effects of development, including in relation through the provision of safe and convenient to on-street parking, should be mitigated Local filling stations and supporting services Within the existing Development walking and cycling routes, and to provide through the provision of, or contributions such as car repair facilities will be protected Management Plan (2011) the equivalent opportunities for walking and cycling, towards, necessary and relevant transport from redevelopment for alternative uses policy is Policy DM OS 11. including through the provision of links and improvements. unless exceptional circumstances can be enhancements to existing networks. demonstrated that warrant their loss.

80 G.Taxis and private hire vehicles • Design Guidelines Leaflets 3 and 4: House Ensure that taxis and private hire vehicles Extensions and External Alterations. are adequately catered for in appropriate Adopted Sept 2002. Reformatted with locations. minor updates July 2005. Based on UDP policies www.richmond.gov.uk/a4_ Within the existing Development houseext_design_web_adpt-2.pdf Management Plan (2011) the equivalent • Design Guidelines leaflet 11: Shopfront policies are Policy DM TP 6 and Policy DM Security. First published 1997 and TP 7. Reformatted with minor updates July 2005. Based on UDP policies www. Relevant SPDs/SPGS richmond.gov.uk/shopsfront_security.pdf Also of relevance is the Council’s ‘Public • Design Quality SPD Adopted Feb 2006 Space Design Guide’ (Jan 2006). The overall www.richmond.gov.uk/spd_design_ aim is to provide guidance to help deliver quality_doc_lowres-2.pdf the goal of improved streetscene and public • Front Gardens and other Off-street spaces. www.richmond.gov.uk/public_space_ Parking Standards SPD Sept 2006 www. design_guide richmond.gov.uk/spg_supplementary_ planning_guidance_draft_approved.pdf Thames Landscape Strategy (2012 • Residential Development Standards refresh). This can be viewed at www. March 2010 www.richmond.gov. thameslandscape-strategy.org.uk uk/spd_residential_development_ standards_2010_final_version_30_11_10. The Council’s policy on tree management is pdf set out at: www.richmond.gov.uk/tree_policy. • Shopfronts SPD March 2010 www. pdf richmond.gov.uk/cg_shopfronts_ca1_ lr.pdf • Small and Medium Housing Sites SPD Feb 2006 www.richmond.gov.uk/spd_small_ and_medium_housing_sites.pdf

81 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS All historic maps have been taken from the National Library of Scotland website: http://maps.nls.uk/ All historic photographs are from the London Borough of Richmond Local Studies Collection: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/local_studies_collection

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