Here is a roundup of some Richmond Council planning stories from the last month in town.

Twickenham site remains empty after 'overbearing' flat extension blocked

Richmond Council refused plans to build a two-bedroom flat above 21 Church Street due to poor natural light, overbearing extensions, and a lack of affordable housing.

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Huge match day marquee to return to Twickenham pub

The Shack on London Road has won approval to seasonally reinstall its large match day marquee for RFU event days at Allianz Stadium over a five-year period.

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'Incongruous' shop sign refused at Hanworth Aldi

Richmond Council approved B&Q's plans for a new TradePoint branch at the upcoming Hanworth Aldi site on Twickenham Road, but rejected its main shopfront sign as visually intrusive.

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Twickenham car wash plans stopped after neighbours fight late night noise fears

Plans to convert the former Twickenham Ambulance Station on South Road into a hand car wash and detailing centre were rejected following fierce opposition from local residents and planners over noise, drainage, and policy conflicts.

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