(i) Without planning permission and within the last four years, alterations to the existing pontoon, which have consisted of increasing its height with an additional lower deck and raised seating area, altering the external materials, erecting fixed covers with heaters, external railings, lower deck kitchen facilities and ancillary storage space: and (ii) Without planning permission and within the last ten years, a material change of use of the pontoon into a restaurant
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In Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council, approx 35.7% of Other minor developments appeals are successful. (Sample: 221 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Dignan P
Archive Data: 13 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Other minor developments)
15.4%
↓ Strict
National Average (Other minor developments)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Inquiry held on 13-15 January and 3 February 2026
Site visit made on 12 January 2026
by Paul Dignan MSc PhD
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 10th March 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/L5810/C/23/3333609
Pontoon and land adjacent to Richmond Bridge Pier, Richmond Riverside,
RICHMOND, TW9 1TH
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