HAMPTON WICK AND TEDDINGTON Supplementary Planning Document I June 2017 Contents 1. Introduction 8. Features and Materials 2. Planning Policy and Wider Context 9. Guidance for Development Sites 3. Spatial Context 10. Shop Front Guidance 4. Vision for Hampton Wick 11. Forecourt Parking 5. Vision for Teddington 12. Flood Risk 6. Objectives 7. Character Area Assessments Appendix 1: Relevant Policies and Guidance Character Area 1: Stanley Road north Character Area 2: Cambridge Road and surrounds Character Area 3: The Grove Conservation Area Character Area 4: Teddington Lock Conservation Area Character Area 5: High Street (Teddington) Conservation Area Character Area 6: Udney Park Road and surrounds Character Area 7: Blackmore’s Grove Conservation Area Character Area 8: Broom Road and Kingston Road Character Area 9: Broom Water Conservation Area Character Area 10: Teddington School, Fairways and Glamorgan Road Character Area 11: Hampton Wick Conservation Area Character Area 12: Normansfield Conservation Area Character Area 13: Sandy Lane and surrounds Character Area 14: Park Road (Teddington) Conservation Area Character Area 15: Broad Street and Queen’s Road Character Area 16: Hampton Road Character Area 17: Mays Road Conservation Area 1. Introduction The purpose of this Village Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning The London Borough of Richmond Document (SPD) is primarily to upon Thames has been divided into establish a vision and planning policy a series of smaller village areas. aims for the area, in light of existing and Each village is distinctive in terms of emerging Local Plan policy. The SPD the community, facilities and local character – as are many sub areas intends to define, maintain and enhance Teddington within the villages. the character of Hampton Wick and Teddington and to provide guidance in this The villages of the London Borough regard. The SPD forms part of the Village Richmond upon Thames are Plans for Hampton Wick and Teddington. attractive with many listed buildings and Conservation Areas, the local By identifying key features of the villages, character of each being unique, the SPD clarifies the most important recognisable and important to the aspects and features that contribute to community and to the aesthetic of local character to guide those seeking the borough as a whole. 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. Hampton The core of this SPD is a series of character Wick area assessments for the component areas of Hampton Wick and Teddington. These character areas have been identified through the similarity of key features that are deemed to define their individual local character. The assessments Hampton Wick and Teddington SPD Area Boundary 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: Wider Context (Village Plans) ■ a review of how each area’s design Village Plans have been developed for each characteristics can best be grouped; of Richmond’s 14 villages. Each Village Plan ■ taking account of physical and describes a vision for the village area and administrative boundaries, including identifies what the Council will do and Conservation Area boundaries to avoid what local people can do to achieve the these being split between village areas; vision together. It sets out the key issues and and priorities and provides background ■ how local communities viewed their local information on the village area. The Village areas when asked through the Council’s Plans are maintained on the Council’s 2010 ‘All-In-One’ survey and subsequent website and are updated as projects are consultations. progressed. They cover a wide range of topics, including matters not within the This SPD has been produced by the Council remit of the SPD. working closely with the community. This has ensured that local residents, businesses This Village Planning Guidance SPD forms and stakeholders have been genuinely part of the Village Plan by providing a formal involved in defining the important features planning policy document for Hampton – as well as the opportunities and threats – Wick and Teddington which can be used to that define their local area. guide new development thus responding to The community has been involved through: residents’ desire to have greater control and influence over planning and development ■ ‘Drop in sessions’ held at Elleray Hall decisions in their local area. The involvement on the 21st May 2016 and at St John’s of the local community in the production of Hampton Wick Warehouse on the 11th the SPD has been essential in ensuring it is a June genuine reflection of residents’ priorities. ■ Resident walkabouts held on the 22nd May and 19th June ■ Online questionnaire consultation (from 20th May to 27th June 2016) 5 2. Planning Policy and Wider Context 2.1 Planning Policy Framework must designate a Thames Policy Area in It is expected that the Local Plan will be their Development Plan Documents. The adopted in spring 2018, at which point National Planning Policy boroughs must define the boundaries it will supersede all existing policies in The National Planning Policy Framework by taking into account proximity to the the Core Strategy and Development (NPPF) sets out the Government’s Thames, contiguous areas with clear Management Plan. planning policies for England and how visual links between areas and buildings Alongside existing adopted planning these are expected to be applied. The and the river and specific geographical policies, suitable references have been NPPF is a key part of the Government’s features, areas and buildings which relate made to the equivalent policies in the reforms to make the planning system or link to the Thames. The River Thames Local Plan. less complex and more accessible. The section of Hampton Wick and Teddington NPPF provides the context for local is designated in the Thames Policy Area Up-to-date information on the Council’s planning authorities and decision takers, in the London Plan. Local Plan can be viewed at: www. both when drawing up plans and making richmond.gov.uk/services/planning/ Local Planning Policy decisions about planning applications. planning_policy/local_plan It must be taken into account in the The Council has progressed its Local preparation of local and neighbourhood Plan and in December 2016 approved plans, and is a material consideration in the “Publication” version of the new 2.2 Key Planning Policies planning decisions. Local Plan. This is the version of the plan which the Council intends to submit to SPDs cannot create new policies but Regional Planning Policy the Secretary of State for Examination expand on policies set out in higher At a regional level, the London Plan is in 2017, following a 6 week consultation plans, notably the LBRuT Local Plan the overall strategic plan for London period which took place in early 2017 (2017). setting out an integrated economic, during which the public were able to This SPD relates to a considerable environmental, transport and social comment on the “soundness” of the number of higher policies, notably: framework for the development of plan. The Publication Local Plan takes London over the next 20-25 years. This into account responses made during Policy LP 1: Local Character and Design document has been adopted to ensure public consultation in summer 2016. Quality that a longer-term view of London’s Throughout the rest of this document The Council will require all development development is taken when producing this is referred to as the “Local Plan”. to be of high architectural and urban local plans, making planning decisions and The Local Plan has now reached a stage design quality. The high quality character investing in infrastructure. where it is given considerable weight in and heritage of the borough and its Policy 7.29 in the London Plan refers the decision making process, and is used villages will need to be maintained and to the Thames Policy Area stating that in determining planning applications. enhanced where opportunities arise. relevant boroughs, including Richmond, Development proposals will have to demonstrate a thorough understanding 6 of the site and how it relates to its existing Policy LP 25: Development in Centres Thames Policy Area Policy LP 3: Designated Heritage Assets context, including character and appearance, Development in the borough’s centres, Developments alongside and adjacent The Council will require development and take opportunities to improve the as defined in the centre hierarchy, will be to the River Thames should ensure that to conserve and, where possible, quality and character of buildings, spaces acceptable if it: they establish a relationship with the river, take opportunities to make a positive and the local area. maximise the benefits of its setting in terms contribution to, the historic environment 1. is in keeping with the centre’s role and Shop fronts of views and vistas, and incorporate uses of the borough. The significance (including function within the hierarchy and is of a that enable local communities and the the settings) of the borough’s designated The Council will resist the removal of scale appropriate to the size of the centre public to enjoy the riverside, especially at heritage assets, encompassing Conservation shopfronts of architectural or historic (also see the Spatial Strategy of this Plan). ground level in buildings fronting the river. Areas, interest. Shopfronts, including signage 2. is in an appropriate location. and illumination, should complement the River Thames public riverside walk Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments as proportions, character, materials and 3. does not adversely impact on the well as the Registered Historic Parks and DAll development proposals adjoining detailing, surrounding streetscene and vitality and viability of the centre in Gardens the River Thames are required to the building of which it forms part.