Chiswick Curve inquiry opens

The inquiry opens today into the proposed Chiswick Curve. This is a proposal for an up 32 storey development located at Chiswick Roundabout. The proposal was refused planning permission by the London Borough of Hounslow in February 2017 for a number of reasons including harm to a range of designated heritage assets among them the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. The appeal has been recovered by the Secretary of State and is due to last 4 weeks. Rule 6 parties include Historic England and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. For press coverage click here. Russell Harris QC is appearing for the Appellant, Starbones Ltd., instructed by Linklaters LLP James Maurici QC is appearing for the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew instructed by Burges Salmon LLP.