A house in Teddington could be demolished and replaced with a detached two-storey dwelling.

New methods is seeking Richmond Council's permission to build a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof space, dormer windows, and a rear Juliette balcony, following the demolition of the existing house located at 9 Melbourne Road.

However, in a planning document, new methods stated that the proposal provides one five-bedroom family dwelling arranged over three storeys, despite the original application suggesting that the new dwelling would be two storeys.

The submitted room/area schedule identifies a rear garden of approximately 170.94 m². This is direct private amenity space serving a single family dwelling and is accessible from the principal ground-floor living accommodation.

It substantially exceeds the former Richmond benchmark of 70 m² for houses of three or more bedrooms.

However, while one of the neighbouring properties on Melbourne Road, which the council consulted about the application, says they support the proposals, they have raised concerns regarding potential issues during the time of construction.

In a consultation response letter, they said: "I have had the benefit of studying the submitted plans which were downloaded for me by my brotherin-law as I do not have access to the internet.

"Although described as a two-storey development it is in essence a three-storey development which the present house is not.

"I have noted that the height of the proposed building is greater than the height of the existing house albeit on a par with the roof line at No 7 to the left.

"I have no objection to this change as it does not appear to involve any overlooking to my property or significant loss of light."

The resident continued: "I have studied the proposed elevations and the right-hand side elevation facing my property does not appear to involve any additional overlooking.

"I am assuming that the window in the roof is a lay light and not, therefore overlooking. As to the rear elevation, I am advised that a Juliet balcony is simply a guard rail rather than a protruding platform and has no standing room.

"On that basis I conclude that there is no adverse effect on my privacy. Please advise me if I have misunderstood, as in that case I should wish any overlooking to be minimised by a dark glass partition to the right.

"As I am in my eighties, asthmatic and disabled, I am most concerned by the inevitable effect of noise and dust from the demolition and construction work on my amenity.

"I have noted that the applicant has stated that steps will be taken to dampen any dust created. The submitted documents do not explain how this will be done but I wish it to be carried out effectively at all times.

"If the local planning authority is minded to grant permission, I respectfully suggest that a condition be imposed to ensure that the contractor sustains an effective control of dust.

"As to working hours, I would expect the contractors to adhere strictly to the provisions of the 2026 Construction Rules i.e. not working outside 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Although the Rules permit work to take place from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays I would prefer there to be no work at weekends.

"That is when my family and friends visit me; these visits are important to me and should be noise free.

"As to noise created by proposed works, I would expect the contractors to adhere to the provisions of the Control of Pollution Act.

"I am advised that local authorities produce their own guidance on minimising noise and if Richmond has issued any such guidance, I should appreciate receipt of a copy. No doubt the planning authority will impose a condition on any grant reflecting the authority's noise limitation standards.

"Subject to the foregoing, I have no objection to the proposed development, though inevitably it will involve considerable disruption and discomfort for me and my neighbours.

"Accordingly, I should be grateful if my submissions are taken fully into account in issuing any grant of conditional permission so that the adverse effect on my privacy and amenity is at a minimum."

Richmond Council expects to make a decision on this proposal by 12 October.

The full application can be viewed here.