Duke of Northumberland appealing planning committee decision
HELP STOP DEVELOPMENT OF PARK ROAD ISLEWORTH ALLOTMENTS.The Northumberland Estate has appealed against LBofH’s refusal of the planning applications to build on Park Road allotment site and relocate allotments within Grade 1 Syon Park. It is important local views expressed previously are demonstrated to the Inspector who will head the Public Enquiry that will take place in a few months’ time as a result of these appeals. If you have not already commented on one or both planning applications or wish to add to previous comments made, these must be received by 5th March 2018 at the latest. They should be sent by letter in triplicate to:The Planning Inspectorate, 310(K) Eagle, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol,BS1 6PN quoting the relevant reference number. Comments should be planning related. Details of the application/appeal can be found on LBofH’s website under the planning ref. numbers. Suggestions of the kind of objections you may wish to include for one or both applications are given below. Please encourage others also to comment. Appeal Ref: APP/F5540/W/3192092 (planning ref. 00707/E/P110)Erection of 127 flats/houses in eight 3-4 storey blocks on Park Road Allotment GardensReasons for objecting to the proposed build:-Loss of designed Local Open Space, contrary to Hounslow’s Local Plan stating “there is little room for new development and this is reflected in the planning approach which focuses on safeguarding and promoting the established character”.The site is unsuited to the size, density, and massing of what is proposed which constitutes an over-development.The development is inappropriate and will erode the diversity and unique characteristics of the Conservation Area.Development will destroy a wildlife haven and biodiverse habitat.Asset of Community Value has not been taken into account.The proposed re-location of the allotments will not provide equivalent provision.Projected additional vehicle trips are an under-estimate and take no account of existing traffic congestion on Twickenham Road and the Park Road/London Road/Twickenham Road junction.The development will increase the flood risk of the area.None of the properties proposed meet with planning guidance definitions for affordable housing. Appeal Ref: APP/F5540/W/17/3192086 (planning ref: 0707/E/P111)Formation of new allotments within the Grade 1 Syon Estate landscapeReasons for objecting to the proposed allotment re-location:-Inappropriate position failing to preserve or enhance the historic character of the Grade 1 listed estate, Capability Brown designed landscape and Robert Adam designed Lion Gates.Inappropriate design, size and scale providing a net loss of allotment space and facilities.Unacceptable to permit the proposal because of the large extent of existing developments already permitted within the Estate which contribute to its restoration.The allotment structure would harm the openness and visual amenity of the landscape which is designated as Metropolitan Open Land.It will destroy the grassland habitat and any new arising will take years to develop. Some species will be lost forever
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