A planning application to build a new two-bedroom home in Twickenham has been refused by Richmond Council.

The proposal, submitted on behalf of Mr S Yogaraja by Eurohaus Ltd, aimed to bring a two-storey property to a site on Vincam Close, replacing an existing single-storey side garage.

However, the application was turned down due to a lack of an "acceptable" Energy Report, "insufficient" flooding and drainage details, and the absence of an "appropriate" affordable housing contribution.

The site currently consists of a two-storey end-of-terrace home, facing the south side of Vincam Close.

According to the applicant, the existing house only occupies 15% of the plot.

In the submitted design and access statement, Eurohaus Ltd argued the development was intended "to get better use out of the site which is not fully developed and which by comparison to other plots in the street is relatively under-utilised," adding that it would "ensure a family-sized unit is retained on the property and add another unit."

However, Richmond Council's planning officers did not object to the principle of building a new home on the site, but concluded the proposal failed to meet key local policies relating to transport, flooding, affordable housing and sustainability.

In her report, Council Planning Officer Alice Murphy stated: "The Council's planning viability advisor has reviewed the scheme and concludes that the contribution that would be sought, given the type of site and number of dwellings proposed, would be 5% affordable housing.

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"The Applicant's spreadsheet assumes that the market value for the two-bedroom house is £430,000 (£5,244 per sqm), however no supporting evidence has been presented."

She also noted the submitted Energy Report was inadequate: "The report does not demonstrate how a 35% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions would be achieved. Further, the report refers to out-of-date legislation."

To read the full planning application, click here.

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