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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576 approved · 83 refused · 16 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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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- The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2303
T2. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) Rear Garden/Neighbours Tree (30) Reduce all overhanging branches to within 1.5 m- 2 m of the fence line or most suitable growth points. The tree's current height is 19m, and its crown spread is 8m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 19m, and the crown spread is 8m T3. Mimosa Tree Rear Garden/Neighbours Tree (30) Reduce all overhanging branches to within 1.5m - 2m of the fence line or most suitable growth points. The tree's current height is 18m, and its crown spread is 9m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 18m, and the crown spread is 9m
Warneford 30 Lower Teddington Road Hampton Wick
Received 1 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3268
PROPOSED ENTRANCE LOBBY EXTENSION AND NEW HIPPED ROOF OVER EXISTING FRONT FLAT ROOF AREA.
23A, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0JN
Received 22 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/0979
2 storey rear extension with enlargement of roof to accommodate loft extension with 2 side dormers
38, St James's Road, Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1DQ
Received 20 Mar 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3004
Alteration of the existing boundary fence at The Harrodian School to install a timber pedestrian gate.
THE HARRODIAN SCHOOL, Harrodian School, Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN
Received 1 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2230
T1 Cherry - Crown reduction by up to 2.5 meters to shape and contain. Final height 5 meters, Final spread 4 meters.
37, Fieldend, Twickenham, TW1 4TG
Received 24 Jun 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3060
Replacement of Balcony Railings at Penthouse Level
William Hunt Mansions, 4 Somerville Avenue, London
Received 2 Sept 2026 - The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/3015
Front Garden (left Boundary) T1: Holly tree – Remove dead and declining sections of the crown Height of tree currently: 6M Height of tree after reduction: 5M Spread of tree currently: 4M Spread of tree after reduction: 3M Reasons for work: We have inspected the holly tree and found it to be showing signs of decline, with extensive stag-heading and dieback evident throughout the upper crown. Although some live growth remains, the amount of dead material present indicates that the tree is under physiological stress, - We will removing the dead and declining sections of the crown to reduce the overall stress placed on the tree and to encourage the regeneration of healthy new growth. The tree should then be monitored over time to assess its response to these works, as continued decline may necessitate further management or eventual removal.
155, 6, Rochester House, Fairfax Road, Teddington, TW11 9DU
Received 1 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2011
Details pursuant to conditions C4 (Parking Permits Restriction - GRAMPIAN) and C7 (Potentially Contaminated Sites) of planning permission PA26/0148.
Ground And First Floors Rear Of The Cottage, Cambridge Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3JB
Received 9 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2356
Fell tree in rear garden
88, Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 7QA
Received 24 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1964
First floor rear extension above existing ground floor extension, and alterations / additional fenestration.
9 Vivienne Close Twickenham TW1 2JX
Received 5 Jun 2026 - The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/2970
Birch, crown reduce to previous pruning points. Remove 1.5m of regrowth over entire crown.
22 Bushy Park Gardens Teddington TW11 0LQ
Received 26 Aug 2026 - The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/3116
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Raise the lower branches by 1.5 metres over the access road and mixed shrubbery border, pruning secondary branches only. Tree height 16 metres, crown spread 9 metres. Maximum pruning cut diameter approximately 5 cm. Reasons - To raise the crown for high sided vehicle access, over the access road and balancing of lower crown over the shrubbery. T2 - London Plane - Prune back the side lateral branches form the building by approximately 1.5 metres to where the previous pruning points are located. Remove a single limb due to decay, approximately 20cm diameter. This limb located on same side of the canopy, growing int he direction of the buildings and over driveway/car parking areas. Tree height 20 metres, crown spread 12 metres, Maximum pruning cut diameter on limb reduction work approximately 8 cm, diameter of decayed limb to be removed approximately 20m. Reasons - The canopy side growing towards the buildings has been historically reduced, pruning to maintain clearance form building. Decayed limb to be removed to reduce hazard over car parking/Driveway area.
The Moorings Willoughby Road Twickenham
Received 8 Sept 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2873
Proposed Upper Floor Extension with additional habitable accommodation within Loft Space and Entrance Porch.
10, Manor Gardens, Hampton, TW12 2TU
Received 18 Aug 2026 - The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/2950
Magnolia tree in front garden - Annual prune to reduce crown by approximately 25 pct to prevent overhang and maintain health of tree. Tree approximately 12M high and I am seeking a max 2m crown reduction a max 2m reduction in width leaving a canopy spread of 3m and a height of 10m max of the tree.
35, Ellerker Gardens, Richmond, TW10 6AA
Received 25 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2453
Details pursuant to condition ‘C13 - Pre-Start Meeting’ of planning permission PA25/2668.
2, Mount Ararat Road, Richmond, TW10 6PA
Received 13 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3096
Details pursuant to Condition 3 - repair works of planning reference PA25/3051
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Green, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB
Received 4 Sept 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2580
Garage conversion to habitable room and the erection of a new single storey side extension to the rear
57, Hartington Road, Twickenham, TW1 3EL
Received 24 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3238
Non material amendment to planning reference PA26/2187 to allow to change the extension front door from anthracite outer frame and door slab to a white outer frame with a grey door slab. The window on the front of the extension is to be changes from anthracite grey outside to white outside. The roof slates are to be changed from black to dark grey.
1 Walker Close Hampton TW12 3XT
Received 18 Sept 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2626
4m ground floor rear extension, and raised patio
92 Richmond Park Road East Sheen London SW14 8LA
Received 28 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2845
Removal of: T1 - dead sycamore. T2 - dead sycamore. T3 - dead holly.
The Bungalow Ash Island East Molesey KT8 9AX
Received 17 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2757
T1 Robinia tree: Reduce by 2-3m from the height and width to previous points of reduction (Re pollard) Justification: Routine maintenance
4, Park Road, Richmond, TW10 6NS
Received 7 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2174
Variation of planning approval 24/2972/HOT to allow changes for the installation of three further solar panels on the roof of the approved rear extension. The proposed amendment is intended to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of the property through the generation of renewable energy.
5, Park Lane, Richmond, TW9 2RA
Received 19 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2222
Addition of two new dormers to the roof of the existing garage. CONSULTATION FROM SPELTHORNE COUNCIL APPLICATION RE:MC/26/00647/HOU
Ryemead House Lower Hampton Road Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5PR
Received 24 Jun 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3338
Conversion and refurbishment of existing garage to ancillary garden room and store.
4, Blenheim Place, Teddington, TW11 8NZ
Received 29 Sept 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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