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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576 approved · 83 refused · 16 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application adviceArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
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More application records
- The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3265
Ground Floor Extension
115 Haliburton Road Twickenham Middlesex TW1 1PE
Received 22 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1348
Proposed two storey side extension and part single storey, part two storey rear extension to an existing two-storey, semi-detached, single-family dwelling house.
9, Stanton Road, London, SW13 0EY
Received 17 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1403
Single-storey rear extension.
169, Lincoln Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 6NJ
Received 22 Apr 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3209
Details pursuant to Condition C6 — Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) of planning reference PA26/1768
99, Atbara Road, Teddington, TW11 9PA
Received 16 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2484
Repairs and reinstatement works in associated with the removal of dry rot and damp to walls, skirting boards and ceilings. Repair and replacement of external window blind boxes. Installation of ventilation. Remedial works in response to water ingress, from roof coverings and external finishes ( render, hard paving and lead work). Installation of a drain. Retrospective permission is also sought for emergency removal of dry rot.
Devoncroft House, Oak Lane, Twickenham, TW1 3PA
Received 15 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3019
Single storey rear extension at a maximum 6m depth and a maximum height of 4m with eaves at 2.265m
179 Argyle Avenue Whitton Hounslow TW3 2LP
Received 1 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2069
Conversion of garage to a habitable room including the replacement of garage door with new window, and new rear doors at ground floor. And timber fence at rear side boundary wall to be replaced.
7, Topiary Square, Richmond, TW9 2DB
Received 12 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2368
G422-4x Lawson cypress, 1x Buddleja, 1x Yew Fell - Ground level. Fell 2x dead trees. Reduce crown by - Specified extent. Reduce height to 4 metres and reshape as hedge. Face off up to 3 metres over parking area. See report
1 Bute Gardens, Sudbrook Lane, Ham
Received 6 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1729
Construction of a new rear dormer
25 Lebanon Park Twickenham TW1 3DF
Received 15 May 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2351
Raising the ridge, the construction of an L-shape dormer and installation of rooflights to the front roof plane, and front porch
76, York Road, Teddington, TW11 8SN
Received 6 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2602
T1 - Gladitsia , 10m high and 10m wide, this tree has become too large for site we would like an holistic crown reduction of 2 metres leaving 8m high and 8m wide.
10, Princes Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3HP
Received 27 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3314
Details pursuant to condition 10 Ecologicial Implact Assessment of planning reference PA25/3664
128A, The Coach House, Castelnau, London, SW13 9ET
Received 25 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2086
Ground floor extension to the rear and side of the existing property. Fenestration alterations.
157A Fairfax Road Teddington TW11 9BU
Received 15 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1998
Erection of a 6 metre rear extension with 2no roof lights.
23 Grasmere Avenue Whitton Hounslow TW3 2JG
Received 8 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2408
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
3 Cheyne Avenue Twickenham TW2 6AN
Received 8 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2965
Introduction of an air-conditioning condenser unit to the roof of Strawberry House.
101, Strawberry House, Church Road, London, SW13 9HL
Received 26 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2170
1no. Illuminated Heart Sign and 2no. non-illuminated mosaic artwork display walls.
2 Station Road Teddington TW11 8EW
Received 22 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1967
Details pursuant to condition C1 (refuse arrangements) of planning permission PA25/2281.
49 Lebanon Park Twickenham
Received 5 Jun 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2882
T1 - Ash - Full crown reduction of Ash tree in back garden, to bring back to growth points above / outside of previous reduction points. Approximately 2 - 2.5 metres vertical reduction and 1.5 - 2 metres lateral reduction To include slightly heavier reduction of damaged limb over pool area (to previous points), and crown raise to clear neighbours out building, to give minimum 1 metre clearance Overall works to maintain tree at a reasonable size for location T2 - Holly - Very light reduction of upper canopy (0.5 metre reduction of new growth) to maintain size, whilst also maintaining aesthetics. To include crown raising Holly to clear surrounding buildings to give 1 metre clearance (currently touching building)
27 The Terrace Barnes London SW13 0NR
Received 19 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1282
Loft conversion comprising hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions.
34, Queens Road, Teddington, TW11 0LR
Received 13 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1272
T3. Holm Oak Rear Garden: The southern aspect of the tree has an Irregular crown structure and extends significantly over neighbouring gardens, potentially causing shading or encroachment. Reduce the southern flank of the lower crown by 1.5m to blend naturally with the existing canopy or close to the boundary line. (Previously reduced) Reduce the lateral spread by 2m from the adjacent flats to provide a 3.5m. This will help manage the tree’s form, reduce overhang, and mitigate any potential conflicts with neighbouring properties. Raise the low canopy all around to level. 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 19m, and its crown spread is 19m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 14m, and the crown spread is 12m (Not radial)
Wellington Court, Wellington Road, Hampton
Received 13 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/0788
The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD portrait screen that will be used to show static illuminated content that is remotely changed via a secure ISDN line to the communication device.
PAVEMENT OUTSIDE, 313 RICHMOND ROAD, HAM, KT2 5QU
Received 6 Mar 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2868
Details pursuant to condition 'U0195486 - Refuse Arrangements' of prior approval reference 24/2838/GPD24.
5A King Street, Twickenham, TW1 3SD
Received 18 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2007
Existing use of the property as multiple self-contained flats (2).
192A and 192B, Kingston Road, Teddington, TW11 9JD
Received 9 Jun 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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