A row of offices in the centre of Teddington could be turned into flats after they have sat on the market without any takers for a number of years.

Chantry Securities Ltd has applied for planning permission to create nine new flats above two commercial units on High Street.

If approved, the works would see three, one-bedroom, five, two-bedroom and a single three-bedroom flat created.

An application submitted to Richmond Borough Council said the units were first put on the market in August 2022, but without any takers.

Sneller Commercial submitted a supporting report alongside the application to explain the lack of suitors.

It said: "During the period of our marketing, six viewings were undertaken with no leasing proposals being received.

"The office market remained stagnant during our period of marketing as since the pandemic limited enquiries were being received and we are yet to experience any signs of significant recovery; we believe due to the continuing practice of working from home and hybrid working hours.

"This has resulted in an over supply of offices on the market with a large proportion being vacant for 12 months or more."

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The scheme would also see a 'mansard roof' added to provide the flats.

The commercial units below would be left untouched.

"The proposal will assist in delivering much needed housing in the context of the significant increase in Richmond's minimum housing target within the new London Plan," the application said.

"Given its location, the appeal site presents an ideal opportunity for the conversion of vacant and unsuccessful marketed office space and an extension to create additional flats in a new storey in the form of a mansard style roof.

"The scale, design and siting of the proposal is considered appropriate and acceptable."

Click here to see the application in full.