Policy information sourced from Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan
LP 43 Visitor Economy
- The Council will support the sustainable growth of the visitor economy for the benefit of the local area by:
- supporting proposals which promote and enhance the borough’s existing tourist attractions, including the unique, historic and cultural assets that are connected via the River Thames, such as The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Ham House and Hampton Court Palace;
- proposals that lead to increased visitors and tourists need to be of an appropriate scale for the size of the centre and will be assessed against the transport policies of this Plan;
- requiring accommodation and facilities to be accessible to all; at least 10% of hotel bedrooms should be wheelchair accessible;
- enhancing the environment in areas leading to, within and around visitor destinations where appropriate.
- In relation to visitor accommodation:
- proposals which result in the loss of bedspaces will be resisted;
- proposals which increase the number of bedspaces will be supported subject to other Local Plan policies;
- proposals will be supported which contribute towards providing a range of visitor accommodation, including small independent hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation, subject to other Local Plan policies.
For more information please see the Local Plan