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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Change of use on the First and Second Floors from Class E Use (Offices) to Class C3 (Residential), creating a two-bedroom, three person flat. The Ground Floor would be retained as Class E Use (Offices).
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2722
- Alternative references
- PP-14951333
- Ward
- Teddington Ward [TDD]
- Agent
- Nixon
- UPRN
- 10094588413
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| LISTED BUILDING ASSESSMENTReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Flood risk assessmentReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Supporting StatementReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Acoustic AssessmentReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application InventoryReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| CIL FORMCommunity Infrastructure Levy Form | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSubmitted Drawing | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Plans & ElevationsSubmitted Drawing | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan Elevations & SectionsSubmitted Drawing | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Natural Light AssessmentReport | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground First & Second Floor PlanSubmitted Drawing | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision Notice | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- Development under Schedule 2, Part 2 Class G is permitted subject to the condition that: (a) some or all of the parts of the building used for a use within, as the case may be, article 3(6)(n) (betting office) or 3(6)(o) (pay day loan shop) of, or Class E of Schedule 2 to, the Use Classes Order is situated on a floor below the lowest part of the building used as a flat; (b ) where the development consists of a change of use of any building with a display window at ground floor level, the ground floor must not be used in whole or in part as a flat; (c) a flat must not be used otherwise than as a dwelling (whether or not as a sole or main residence)— (i) by a single person or by people living together as a family, or (ii) by not more than 6 residents living together as a single household (including a household where care is provided for residents)
- The sound insulation measures detailed within the submitted Acoustic Assessment (July 2026) shall be implemented in full prior to first occupation of the residential unit and retained thereafter. Prior to first occupation, a post-completion acoustic compliance report prepared by a suitably qualified acoustic consultant shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority demonstrating that the separating floor construction achieves the airborne sound insulation standard applicable to a material change of use under Approved Document E of the Building Regulations, namely a minimum performance of DnT,w + Ctr $4 43 dB, or any subsequent equivalent standard. REASON: To safeguard the amenity of future residential occupants.
- For the avoidance of doubt the Drawing(s) No(s) to which this decision refers are as follows:- HST79A-01, HST79A-02, HST79A-04 & HST79A-08 received on 05 Aug 2026.
- If you wish to name or number a new development, sub-divide an existing property, or change the name or number(s) of an existing property or development, you will need to apply to the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. Further details of this process, fees, and the necessary information and forms that need to be submitted can be found on the Council's website http://www.richmond.gov.uk/street_numbering_and_naming.
- The applicant is advised that this permission may result in a chargeable scheme under the Borough's and the Mayor of London's Community Infrastructure Levy.
- The applicant is advised that no internal or external alterations to the building can be undertaken without express Listed Building Consent.
