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

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Proposals for 20-metre 5G phone mast

Plans have been submitted to install a 20-metre 5G mast in Twickenham (credit: Planning application).

A prior approval application has been submitted to install a 20-metre-high phone mast in Twickenham.

The proposal from Virgin Media O2 seeks to install a 20-metre-tall 5G telecommunications mast, complete with antennas and supporting equipment, on the pavement at the north-east junction of Staines Road and Brinsworth Close, Twickenham.

Read more here.

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New business could replace former restaurant in Twickenham

The former Delhi Durbar site on Church Street could soon get a new shopfront (credit: Zoopla).

Plans have been put forward to revamp the shopfront of a vacant restaurant in Twickenham.

Proposals by RZ Legacy Limited reveal a planning application to introduce a new shopfront in the style of the previous business and include a separate residential upper-floor access at 21 Church Street.

Read more here.

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Chicken shop puts forward plans

A restaurant could replace part of the former HSBC Bank site on London Road, Twickenham (credit: Stirling Shaw & Planning application).

A planning application has been submitted for a new chicken shop in the heart of Twickenham.

Proposals for a restaurant at part of the former HSBC Bank site on London Road have been put forward by Flavours of Opulance, from Mr Armon Singh Arora.

Read more here.

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5G phone mast could receive an upgrade

Proposals put forward to replace existing 15.5-metre mast on Arlington Road, Twickenham, with a taller 20-metre structure to boost 5G connectivity (credit: Planning application).

Plans have been submitted to upgrade a 5G mast in Twickenham to improve mobile connectivity in the area.

Submitted by Wireless Infrastructure Group, the company proposes to replace its existing cell tower at Arlington Works, Arlington Road with a new one.

Read more here.

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