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Planning Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

January 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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Summary

The Planning Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council was scheduled to discuss three planning applications. These included a proposal for new dwellings at Sion Court, Twickenham, and two applications concerning changes to the use of units at Kew Retail Park to allow for increased food sales.

Sion Court, Sion Road, Twickenham

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for the demolition of 20 derelict garages and a one-bed flat at Sion Court, Sion Road, Twickenham, to redevelop the site to provide five new dwellings. The proposal also included associated private and communal amenity space, accessible parking, cycle parking, and refuse facilities. The report pack indicated a recommendation to approve this application, subject to conditions and informatives.

Kew Retail Park, Bessant Drive, Kew

Two applications relating to Kew Retail Park were scheduled for discussion.

The first application, PA25/1115, concerned Unit 1A of Kew Retail Park. The proposal was for the use of this unit for comparison and convenience goods sales, falling under Class E(a) use. The report pack indicated a recommendation to approve this application, subject to conditions and informatives.

The second application, PA25/1766, related to Units 5-7 of Kew Retail Park. This proposal sought permission for the use of these units for comparison and convenience goods sales (Class E(a) use), with a specific focus on increasing the provision of convenience goods sales floorspace. The report pack also indicated a recommendation to approve this application, subject to conditions and informatives.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jonathan Cardy
Councillor Jonathan Cardy Chair of the Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Fulwell and Hampton Hill
Profile image for Councillor Piers Allen
Councillor Piers Allen Chair of the Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Services Committee and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board • Liberal Democrat Party • West Twickenham
Profile image for Councillor Michael Butlin
Councillor Michael Butlin Armed Forces Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • South Twickenham
Profile image for Councillor John Coombs
Councillor John Coombs Vice-chair of the Planning Committee, Spokesperson for Arts • Liberal Democrat Party • Heathfield
Profile image for Councillor Sam Dalton
Councillor Sam Dalton Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton
Profile image for Councillor Jeremy Davis
Councillor Jeremy Davis Liberal Democrat Party • Hampton North
Profile image for Councillor Andrée Frieze
Councillor Andrée Frieze Leader of the Opposition • Green Party • Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
Profile image for Councillor Julia Neden-Watts
Councillor Julia Neden-Watts Deputy Leader and Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee • Liberal Democrat Party • Twickenham Riverside
Profile image for Councillor Paulina Vassileva
Councillor Paulina Vassileva Tenants’ Champion • Liberal Democrat Party • South Richmond

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 21-Jan-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Wednesday 21-Jan-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes Wednesday 21-Jan-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

24.1662.FUL - Sion Court Sion Road Twickenham.pdf
PA25.1115 - Unit 1a Kew Retail Park Bessant Drive Kew variation to restriction on food retail.pdf
PA25.1766 - Unit 5-7 Kew Retail Park Bessant Drive Kew.pdf
Minutes 17122025 Planning Committee.pdf
Addendum 21.01.26.pdf
Addendum Wednesday 21-Jan-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf