Policy information sourced from Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan

LP 37 Housing Needs of Different Groups

The loss of existing housing will be resisted where it meets identified specific community needs, unless it can be shown that:

  • the accommodation is no longer needed, or
  • that the existing accommodation will be adequately re-provided to an equivalent or greater standard in a different way or elsewhere, or
  • the new accommodation will instead meet another identified priority local need.

Planning permission will be granted for new accommodation where housing is providing for an identified local need, across a range of tenures, providing they are on a site and in a location suitable for that particular use, and in accordance with environmental, transport, parking and other relevant policies.

The existing Traveller site at Priest Close and Chapter Way previously referred to as Bishops Grove, Hampton will be protected. Sites for temporary or permanent use for Gypsies and Travellers should meet the following criteria:

  • The site can provide for a satisfactory arrangement of pitches, permanent buildings and open space;
  • The use of the site would have no significant adverse effect on the amenity of occupiers of adjoining land;
  • The use of the site would be acceptable in terms of visual amenity and;
  • The use could be supported by adequate social infrastructure in the locality, including access to education and health services.

For more information please see the Local Plan