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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576 approved · 83 refused · 16 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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More application records
- The case officer has written a draft report and made an initial recommendation.PA26/2934
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Crown reduce by 2-3m Finished height 12-13m, finished spread 9-10m. The specimen is a mature Horse Chestnut currently exceeding its appropriate managed dimensions relative to its position within the garden and proximity to adjacent structures and boundaries. Crown reduction of 2-3m is proposed to reduce end-weight loading on primary limbs, lower the centre of gravity, and mitigate the risk of limb failure during high wind events, a recognised vulnerability in mature Horse Chestnut due to the species' susceptibility to bleeding canker (Phytophthora) and structural weakening from Guignardia leaf blotch, both of which can compromise wood integrity over time. Crown thinning of 20% is recommended to improve light penetration and air circulation through the canopy, reducing humidity within the crown that can otherwise encourage fungal pathogens and prolong leaf-wetness periods associated with foliar disease. This also reduces sail effect and wind resistance, further lowering the risk of storm damage. Removal of dead, rubbing, and crossing branches is standard arboricultural best practice, eliminating points of future decay ingress and reducing the likelihood of included bark and structural failure at crossing points. All works are proportionate, do not exceed recommended maximums for a single routine reduction cycle, and are in accordance with BS3998:2010 (Tree Work – Recommendations). The proposed works will not adversely affect the long-term health, form, or amenity value of the tree, and the specimen will be retained as a positive contributor to visual amenity following completion.
Mill Hill Lodge Mill Hill Road Barnes
Received 24 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2430
Use of 'ground floor unit' as a 3 x bed C3 flat.
71, Ground Floor Flat, Queens Road, Twickenham, TW1 4EZ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1224
Rear Dormer roof extension. Rooflights to front elevation
49 Selkirk Road Twickenham Richmond Upon Thames TW2 6PS
Received 7 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1299
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump in rear garden.
1, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AQ
Received 13 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2644
The replacement of windows.
41 Glebe Road Barnes London SW13 0EB
Received 29 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2831
Details pursuant to Schedule 1 Para 1.3.2 of the Section 106 Agreement relating to planning permission 22/2556/FUL dated 14.06.2024.
Greggs, Gould Road, Twickenham, TW2 6RT
Received 13 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2253
Silver Birch in the rear garden T1. Fell to ground level. Cherry in the front garden T2. Fell to ground level.
14, Albert Road, Teddington, TW11 0BD
Received 29 Jun 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3343
REAR UPPER GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION
18, Church Road, Richmond, TW9 1UA
Received 29 Sept 2026 - This application has been withdrawn by the applicant and no further action will be taken.PA26/2203
The fitting of a single Air Conditioning unit to the external wall of the rear bedroom of the ground floor flat of 29 Townshend Road. There has been an acoustic assessment for the unit which will be covered by an acoustic box
29 Townshend Road Richmond TW9 1XH
Received 23 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2046
Demolition of existing rear extension. Construction of new single storey extension and limited hard landscaping works to existing garden.
45, Priory Road, Hampton, TW12 2PA
Received 11 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1257
The 2 conifer trees are in the front garden and close to the house No 36 Cambridge Park. The severly overhanging branches are to be cut back to the fence line on No 36a side.
36A Cambridge Park Twickenham TW1 2JU
Received 13 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2431
Details pursuant to Condition U0173534 (Noise Protection Scheme) of planning reference 23/1897/VRC.
50 56, Richmond Inn Hotel, Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1UG
Received 10 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1345
Proposed single storey extension with minor elevational amendments
74 Selwyn Avenue Richmond TW9 2HD
Received 17 Apr 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2418
Details pursuant to condition U0194223 – Parking Permits Restriction – GRAMPIAN of planning reference 24/1493/FUL
59, Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NQ
Received 9 Jul 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2024
Details pursuant to condition U0115733 (noise impact assessment) of planning permission 21/3620/FUL.
159, Units 1a To 1c And 2a To 2d, Mortlake Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4AW
Received 10 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2549
External alterations including the application of render, the installation of new first-floor rear windows and replacement of existing windows, replacement of the front door, the conversion and extension of the existing garage to residential use and the replacement of its door, and the construction of an infilling single-storey rear extension.
54A, Somerset Road, Teddington, TW11 8RY
Received 22 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2088
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR/SIDE EXTENSION (FOLLOWING DEMOLITION EXISTING OUTBUILDING)
147 Nelson Road Twickenham TW2 7BB
Received 15 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2038
Detail pursuant to condition C2 (Details - materials to be approved), of planning permission PA25/4102.
34, Queens Road, Teddington, TW11 0LR
Received 11 Jun 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/1240
New gas connection pipe and installation of a gas meter to serve the second-floor level.
20, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ
Received 9 Apr 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2530
Rear extension to existing house and side window
24 Elmfield Avenue Teddington TW11 8BS
Received 21 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2742
THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT COMPRISES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FULL-WIDTH REAR ROOF EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AT ROOF LEVEL. THE EXTENSION IS PROPOSED TO BE CLAD IN HIGH QUALITY TIMBER (TO MATCH THE EXTENSION AT 33 RAILWAY SIDE) TO PROVIDE A CONTEMPORARY YET RECESSIVE APPEARANCE THAT COMPLEMENTS THE CHARACTER OF THE HOST PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING TOWNSCAPE.
54A, Westfields Avenue, London, SW13 0AU
Received 7 Aug 2026 - The decision has been made on the application.PA26/2560
Construction of a hip to gable and rear dormer roof extension, rooflights to front elevation and single storey rear extension
32 Fortescue Avenue Twickenham TW2 5LS
Received 23 Jul 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/2140
Ground floor side return extension.
25, Godstone Road, Twickenham, TW1 1JY
Received 17 Jun 2026 - The case officer will be assessing the entire case in detail as well as reviewing any comments submitted.PA26/3363
Non material amendment to planning reference PA25/1270 Extension to the external decked area shown on the approved plans, adjoining and associated with the approved outbuilding and canopy. The extended decked area will be constructed at the same finished level. No alterations are proposed to the outbuilding or canopy footprint, height or use.
3, Denbigh Gardens, Richmond, TW10 6EN
Received 30 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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