The results of the latest consultation of Twickenham Riverside have been published and the main issue of contention is parking along the Embankment.

As well as this, respondents were concerned about the height of the buildings.

The council heights across the site have been reduced by 400 to 650mm- the equivalent of about two feet.

In response to the style of the King Street building being “unimaginative and dull”, the council said stonework detailing has been introduced to first floor windows and the mansard dormer windows have been simplified.

As the majority of people agreed with the positioning of the steps on Water Lane, plans for them remain the same.

Richmond and Twickenham Times: The proposed steps leading on to Water Lane

Richmond and Twickenham Times: The site beside Water Lane now

The council also plans to “tone down” the red brickwork on the Embankment.

The biggest issue for people was the proposed parking; 22 per cent (97 people) said they agreed with the proposals, 66 per cent (298 people) disagreed, and 12 per cent (55 people) neither agreed nor disagreed.

Comments included: “Get the cars off the embankment”, “there should be no parking or vehicle access on the river front” and “allowing car parking on prime river frontage is ridiculous.”

Community group Twickenham Riverside Park Team launched a petition three months ago calling for parking to be moved from the Embankment and proposed an underground carpark be built under the site.

Another campaign group, Riverside Action Group (RAG), argues the expense of this would be too great, and that they hoped the number of spaces could be reduced as time went on.

The council acknowledged it was “clear parking on the Embankment was an important issue” for people.

In the report it stated: “We are exploring existing parking arrangements in the wider area.

“Parking is being considered separately to the planning application.”

Cllr Pamela Fleming, Richmond Council cabinet member for environment, business and community, said: “We can’t consider this as an isolated project.

“The Embankment is first and foremost a road.

“It is one that is vital to the traffic flow in the town centre and access to Eel Pie Island for residents and businesses.

“We need to look at parking and traffic across the whole of Twickenham.

“And, if feasible, we will consider removing some parking from the Embankment in the future.”

The planning application is expected to be submitted this week.

Cllr Fleming added: “Over the past few years we have carried out extensive consultation on the future of Twickenham Riverside.

“Using feedback from residents and working with community groups, the proposals have evolved significantly since the initial concepts were released. We have come a long way, listening throughout.

“I would like to thank the community for working with us and all their valuable input.”

To see the full results go here.