MBA Planning is under order to submit a new planning application outlining its changes to a Teddington development after residents raised concerns about the appearance of the work done thus far.

The developer received planning permission from the council back in March 2024 for the erection of a terrace of three, four-bedroom townhouses and associated parking, access and landscaping on a 26-space private car park on Elfin Grove.

However, the planning proposals were later amended to permit an additional bedroom, and one resident, who will be referred to as Ms X, told Nub News that the work carried out on the development thus far does not match what was outlined in the proposals.

She explained that the work began over a year ago, and while she does not oppose the development, she is not happy with the work that has been done so far.

Speaking on behalf of the residents of Elfin Grove, Ms X said: "We're really happy to see the site being developed and nobody objected to the planning permission because development is always good, but as it's been put up, it's just not what they [the developer] have planning permission for.

"They have changed all the windows and the door finishes, and I think it will affect the appeal of the road as we're just outside the conservation area - literally on the other side of the road."

She continued: "The thing is that they had loads of really nice detailing and sash windows and stonework around them, which are likely to be really expensive, but these have not been built.

"One of the builders actually said that the finished townhouses will go for £1.4million, but what has been done so far looks really cheap."

Ms X explained that the developer has now taken away the proposed gardens and added two extra parking spaces.

She said: "But I don't actually oppose the additional parking spaces as parking on our road is a nightmare.

"So, although it's going to look a little less attractive, it will help with our parking issues. But the windows honestly look like someone found them in a skip and stuck them on there, so they're really, really awful."

Ms X added that The Teddington Society and local councillors "have now got involved".

She said: "The development is now under order to provide an application for the changes by the end of this week, however it seems the developer is now working even faster to get it finished before that date.

"There is a genuine concern expressed in many emails that the developer has no intention of adhering to any planning.

"All the local residents are waiting for the lawful application process to object to the finishing details on the development, however we may not even get the opportunity to do this if the developer continues to build without any care for the legal planning process.

"It really does look like they have no intention to comply and are rushing to finish and move on. Builders were on site working at 6am this morning, forcing residents to make official noise complaints."

The original planning application can be viewed here.

Nub News has contacted MBA Planning and The Teddington Society for comment.