Policy information sourced from Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan
LP 14 Other Open Land of Townscape Importance
Other open areas that are of townscape importance will be protected in open use, and enhanced where possible.
It will be recognised that there may be exceptional cases where appropriate development is acceptable. The following criteria will be taken into account when assessing whether development is appropriate:
- it must be linked to the functional use of the Other Open Land of Townscape Importance; or
- it can only be a replacement of, or minor extension to, existing built facilities; and
- it does not harm the character or openness of the open land.
Improvement and enhancement of the openness or character of other open land and measures to open up views into and out of designated other open land will be encouraged.
When considering developments on sites outside designated other open land, any possible visual impacts on the character and openness of the designated other open land will be taken into account.
For more information please see the Local Plan