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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,502Searchable applications
1Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 659 approved or refused records
83Refused applications
576 approved · 83 refused · 16 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Jul 2025 to 1 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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- The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2710
T1 (Viburnham sp.) fell and replace with Heptacodium miconiodes T2 (holly) fell and replace with Heptacodium miconiodes T3 (purple leaved plum) fell and replace with Malus sylvestris 'Evereste' T4 (apple) fell and replace with Arbutus unedo
32, Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9EB
Received 4 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2720
T1. Silver Birch(Betula Pendula) Rear/North Boundary: Reduce lateral spread to clear the neighbour's property by 2m, or to the fence line. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 4m T2. Swedish Whitebeam Rear/North Boundary: Reduce lateral spread to clear the neighbour's property by 2m, or to the fence line. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 3m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 6m, and the crown spread is 3m T3. Holm Oak Rear/North Boundary: Trim to previous form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T4. Holly Tree Rear/Northwest Corner: Trim to previous form. (0.5-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T5. Holly Tree Front/South Boundary: Trim to previous form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m T6. Robinia 'Frisia' Rear/Northwest Corner: Reduce lateral spread on the north flank only by 2m. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities. The tree's current height is 9m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 9m, and the crown spread is 4m T8. Purple leaf Plum x 2 Rear/West Corner: Reduce new growth to the previous reduction points (1m), retaining good growth furnishings for crown development. The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 4m, and the crown spread is 3m G11. Lime x 4 Rear Garden: Reduce new growth to previous reduction points (2.5-3m), retaining good growth furnishings to support crown development. Retain selected lateral low growth to maintain good seclusion. If required, thin the branch structure to help create an even balance. Remove dead branches over 2.5cm in diameter. Inspect the crown for adversities and advise if necessary. The tree's current height is 16m, and its crown spread is 4.5m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 13m, and the crown spread is 3m T12. Holly Tree Front Garden: Trim to the previous column form. (0.5m-1m) The tree's current height is 5m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 3m, and the crown spread is 2.5m
The Red House, Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LE
Received 5 Aug 2026 - The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/3183
T1. Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) Front Garden: Reduce crown height and spread by approximately 2m back to the most recent reduction points, retaining furnishing growth. Final height 7m and spread 6m.
44 Manor Road Teddington TW11 8AB
Received 14 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2371
Beer Garden Area • 1 x Cherry tree to remove 1 lowest branch and to reduce the remainder to previous points. • 1 x Strawberry tree to reduce 1 lowest branch growing over the paved area by approximately 3 meters. General Maintenance.
Rose Of York, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UY
Received 7 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2725
Installation of 8 PV panels on the south-west facing flat roof. The array will be served by one FoxESS H1 5.0kW hybrid inverter and one FoxESS EP12 11.52kWh battery storage unit.
1, Fielding Mews, London, SW13 9EY
Received 5 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2695
REAR GARDEN T14 Yew (Taxus baccata) Fell to ground level as Yew in serious decline.
The Manor House, River Lane, Petersham, Richmond, TW10 7AG
Received 3 Aug 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3026
A rear loft extension
20 Glasbrook Avenue Twickenham TW2 6AH
Received 1 Sept 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2978
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION. PROPOSED LOFT ADDITION
144 Broad Lane Hampton Richmond Upon Thames TW12 3BW
Received 27 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1304
Back garden - Large Eucalyptus - Tree stands at 15m tall to be reduced down by 4m in height to make tree stand at 11m
300, Kew Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3DU
Received 10 Apr 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/1997
Two storey rear extension and addition of roof dormer over outrigger
56 Fulwell Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 0RA
Received 8 Jun 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3077
Outrigger roof extension, new rooflight to existing rear dormer, and replacement rooflights to front roof slope.
64 FIRST AVENUE MORTLAKE LONDON SW14 8SR
Received 4 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2280
SPECIFICATION T247 London Plane 2.5-3m crown reduction in spread for northern crown only at a height of 2m - 10m above ground level (ie lower-mid crown only), leaving a canopy spread of 9 metres for this northern crown T248 London Plane 2.0-2.5m crown reduction in spread for northern crown only at a height of 2m - 10m above ground level (ie lower-mid crown only), leaving a canopy spread of 8 metres for this northern crown JUSTIFICATION To facilitate development work in relation to Application Reference 22/3004/FUL (Approved): To provide clearance from building (Sports changing block) including any scaffold erection
RADNOR HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED, Kneller Hall Royal Military School Of Music, Kneller Road, Twickenham, TW2 7DU
Received 30 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2111
Blk 1-2 T134-Salix sp. (Willow sp.) Pollard - Previous pollard height. Blk 16-20 T147-Prunus sp. (Cherry sp.) Prune from adjacent structure. Prune to clear shed by c. 1 m. Please see report for reasons.
1 Austin Close Twickenham TW1 2DB
Received 17 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2425
Lime (T1) – Fell to ground level and grind stump. Reasons: The tree is too large for the site and is causing heavy shade. Cherry (T2) – Crown reduce by 1m all around. Reasons: The tree is too large for the site and is causing heavy shade. Holly (T3) – Fell to ground level and grind stump. Reasons: The tree is too large for the site and is causing heavy shade.
37, Montague Road, Richmond, TW10 6QJ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2981
single-storey rear extensions 6m depth, 3m eaves height, 3m overall height
18 Lyndhurst Avenue Twickenham TW2 6BY
Received 27 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2664
Non material amendment to planning reference PA26/0815 to allow for alterations to the fenestration and roof of the rear extension.
10, Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 6AS
Received 30 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2366
Details pursuant to condition UO173352 (Odour Control) of planning permission 23/1896/FUL
122 Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HB
Received 6 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3284
Details pursuant to condition C11. Submitted Arboricultural details (monitored) and C7. Construction Management Plan of planning reference PA26/0579
13, Dynevor Road, Richmond, TW10 6PF
Received 23 Sept 2026 - The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/3191
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Gleditsia - Fell T3 False Acacia - Reduce the limb over the neighbours Drive by approximately 2.5 metres. Dimensions after pruning H 20 m w 18m
17 Cambridge Park Twickenham
Received 14 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/3044
T1. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Rear Garden: Fell in sections to ground level or leaving a 1m stump. The tree's current height is 4m, and its crown spread is 2m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m. T2. Apple Rear Garden: Fell in sections to ground level and grind out the stump. The tree's current height is 4m, and its crown spread is 2m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 0.0m, and the crown spread is 0.0m.
11 Clarence Road Teddington TW11 0BQ
Received 2 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2394
Replacement windows and insertion of a Juliet balustrade and doors to first floor rear bedroom
4 Kilmorey Gardens Twickenham TW1 1PY
Received 8 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2445
Proposed garden outbuilding.
81 The Vineyard Richmond TW10 6AT
Received 13 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2414
Single storey rear extension
141 Broad Lane Hampton TW12 3BX
Received 9 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2975
Loft Conversion involving hip to gable conversion and installation of 5 x roof lights
2 Twickenham Road Teddington TW11 8AG
Received 27 Aug 2026
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