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House prices in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames: average £803,249, -0.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Richmond upon Thames received?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames received 7,868 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does London Borough of Richmond upon Thames take to decide applications?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames takes an average of 55 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Richmond upon Thames planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Richmond upon Thames refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,630 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Richmond upon Thames decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, established in 1965 through the merger of Richmond, Barnes, and Twickenham, is unique as it straddles both sides of the River Thames. This Outer London borough combines the charm of its historic towns with the picturesque riverside, making it a desirable location for planning applications and development projects. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 18 towns and villages, including Barnes, Brentford, Richmond, Teddington and Twickenham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames received 7,868 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,592), tree works (1,136), discharge of conditions (706). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,630 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Richmond upon Thames decisions, of which 531 were allowed and 957 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.