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Planning permission in Richmond upon Thames

In the last 12 months, 81.5% of home project applications were approved in Richmond upon Thames (801 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 86.6% of 11,353 applications decided since April 2023 were approved. Based on Richmond upon Thames's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 May 2026.

12,691Total applications
11,353Decided
86.6%Approval rate (of decided)
9,835 Approved+1,518 Refused+351 Withdrawn+919 Pending+68 Outcome not determined=12,691 Total
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Decision Level
11,873Delegated
25Committee
By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 3,171 2,539 632
80.1%
Tree works in a conservation area 2,393 2,392 1
100.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 1,196 1,035 161
86.5%
Full planning applications 859 657 202
76.5%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) 837 801 36
95.7%
Discharging planning conditions 619 580 39
93.7%
Protected tree works (TPO) 604 492 112
81.5%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 311 264 47
84.9%
Larger extensions (householder prior approval) 278 200 78
71.9%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 268 206 62
76.9%
Listed Building Consent 265 226 39
85.3%
Advertisement Consent 176 157 19
89.2%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 115 101 14
87.8%
GPD P3MA - E to C3 93 63 30
67.7%
Consultation Other 83 77 6
92.8%
Other* 85 45 40 mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: GPD P20A D'houses on detached flats (10), GPD P3G - E Bet Loan to Mixed + 2 Flats (10), S106 variation request (10), Demolition (8), GPD P14J - Solar Photovoltaics Non-Dom (7), Phone masts and telecoms (7), GPD P20AB D'houses on terrace commercial (5), Planning Permission in Principle (5), GPD P1AA D'house additional storeys (4), Outline Planning (3), GPD P14A - Solar Photovoltaics Domestic (3), Thames Tideway Tunnel discharge of reqs (3), TCA VOIDED - Incorrectly Entered (3), GPD P7M - Ext of School etc and Hospital (2), GPD P20AA D'houses detached commercial (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 348 300
86.2%
Q4 2023 981 852
86.9%
Q1 2024 952 793
83.3%
Q2 2024 880 767
87.2%
Q3 2024 977 858
87.8%
Q4 2024 968 859
88.7%
Q1 2025 921 789
85.7%
Q2 2025 1,110 966
87.0%
Q3 2025 1,032 876
84.9%
Q4 2025 1,065 935
87.8%
Q1 2026 880 761
86.5%
Q2 2026 339 307
90.6%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 1,126 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 84.8% in Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward [HPK] to 89.0% in Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW], a gap of 4.2 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
South Richmond Ward [STR] 1,147 1,010 137
88.1%
Twickenham Riverside Ward [TRW] 681 606 75
89.0%
Kew Ward [KWW] 657 579 78
88.1%
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP] 654 581 73
88.8%
Barnes Ward [BRN] 631 537 94
85.1%
St. Margarets & North Twickenham Ward [SMN] 575 503 72
87.5%
Teddington Ward [TDD] 573 506 67
88.3%
Hampton Ward [HPT] 502 432 70
86.1%
East Sheen Ward [EST] 499 433 66
86.8%
Mortlake & Barnes Common Ward [MRB] 499 440 59
88.2%
North Richmond Ward [NRR] 480 426 54
88.8%
Hampton Wick & South Teddington Ward [HPK] 422 358 64
84.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Richmond upon Thames?
In the last 12 months, 81.5% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Richmond upon Thames, based on 801 decided applications. Across all application types, 86.6% of 11,353 applications decided since April 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Richmond upon Thames?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Richmond upon Thames in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Richmond upon Thames?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Richmond upon Thames?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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