Policy information sourced from Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan

LP 38 Loss of Housing

  • Existing housing should be retained.
  • Proposals for reversions and conversions should assess the suitability of the property and design considerations.
  • Redevelopment of existing housing should normally only take place where:
    • it has first been demonstrated that the existing housing is incapable of improvement or conversion to a satisfactory standard to provide an equivalent scheme; and, if this is the case
    • the proposal does not have an adverse impact on local character; and
    • the proposal provides a reasonable standard of accommodation, including accessible design, as set out in LP 35 Housing Mix and Standards.

For more information please see the Local Plan