How long do planning decisions take near Mortlake?

The average planning decision time near Mortlake is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Mortlake?

The planning approval rate near Mortlake is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mortlake?

The most common type of planning application near Mortlake is full planning applications, with 380 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mortlake?

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Mortlake, Richmond upon Thames - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mortlake, Richmond upon Thames - Greater London.

Richmond upon Thames - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Mortlake are administered by London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames. View the full London Borough Of Richmond Upon Thames planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Mortlake

Mortlake is a suburban district in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, situated on the south bank of the River Thames, flanked by Kew and Barnes. Once part of Surrey, it has a rich historical backdrop rooted in malting, brewing, and farming, highlighted by the Mortlake Tapestry Works, a significant producer in Britain from 1617 to 1704. A notable feature of the area is the former Mortlake Brewery, also known as the Stag Brewery, which stands as a landmark at the edge of the district, offering potential insights for those exploring local planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Richmond upon Thames
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond Park
LSOA: Richmond upon Thames 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mortlake.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mortlake.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mortlake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1013 planning applications found near Mortlake.

PA26/2354 - 48 South Worple Way East Sheen London SW14 8PB
Erection of single storey rear infill extension & First floor rear window to be
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-07-10
PA26/2260 - Thomson House School Vernon Road East Sheen London SW14 8NH
Provide and install new extract flue from school kitchen to extend to roof leve
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-07-02
PA26/2214 - 2, Vernon Road, London, SW14 8NH
Single storey side extension to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-29
- Thomson House School Vernon Road East Sheen London SW14 8NH
Provide and install new extract flue from school kitchen to extend to roof level in response to neighbourly complaints.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-26
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- 2, Vernon Road, London, SW14 8NH
Single storey side extension to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-24
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- 36, Shrewsbury Avenue, London, SW14 8JZ
Details pursuant to conditions C4 (handrail details) and C5 (step details), of planning permision PA26/0571.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-22
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PA26/2161 - Upper Floor Flat 26 Paynesfield Avenue East Sheen London SW14 8DW
Details pursuant to condition ‘U0111909 - Fire Safety Strategy’ of planning perm
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-19
- Upper Floor Flat 26 Paynesfield Avenue East Sheen London SW14 8DW
Details pursuant to condition ‘U0111909 - Fire Safety Strategy’ of planning permission 21/3012/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-19
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PA26/1598 - 2 Firs Avenue East Sheen London
Installation of proposed condenser unit in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-18
PA26/1597 - 2A, FIRS AVENUE, LONDON, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, SW14 7NZ
Installation of proposed condenser unit in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-18
- Tower House School, 188 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, Sw14 8lf
Removal of existing outbuilding and replacement with a new building, to be used as a waiting room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-17
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- 15 Sheen Gate Gardens East Sheen London SW14 7PD
T1 Purple Leaf plum - Fell to ground level and poison stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-16
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PA26/1526 - 178, Ground Floor Flat, Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8LZ
Construction of a single-storey outbuilding to the rear garden, together with th
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-16
- Flat 1 9 Sheen Gate Gardens East Sheen London SW14 7PD
T2225-Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) Fell-Ground Level. Treat Stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 12, Lewin Road, London, SW14 8DR
Installation of EV charging port to exterior of house, following approval for footway cable channel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-15
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- 18, Palmerston Road, London, SW14 7PZ
Rear dormer roof extension and insertion of 1x rooflight to the front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-12
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PA26/2056 - 18, Palmerston Road, London, SW14 7PZ
Rear dormer roof extension and insertion of 1x rooflight to the front roof slope
Status: Approved | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-12
PA26/0789 - PAVEMENT OUTSIDE 385-387 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST, EAST SHEEN
The installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Application | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-12
PA26/0790 - PAVEMENT OUTSIDE, 385-387 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST, EAST SHEEN
The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises a
Status: Undecided | Type: Application to Display Adverts | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-12
PA26/0786 - PAVEMENT OUTSIDE 270-274 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST, EAST SHEEN
Integrated advertisement into a communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD port
Status: Undecided | Type: Application to Display Adverts | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-12

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A brief summary of Mortlake in Richmond upon Thames - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mortlake a particularly low-crime area.

Mortlake has 20 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mortlake, Cowley Road, Ruskin Avenue and part Defoe Avenue, Burlington Avenue and West Park Road, Sheen Lane (Mortlake), Thorne Passage, Mortlake Green, Chiswick House, Sheen Lane (East Sheen), Christ Church Road, Barnes Green, White Hart Lane, Alton, Sheen Common Drive, Holmesdale Avenue, Queen's Road (Mortlake), Model Cottages, Grove Park, Richmond Park, East Sheen Avenue. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mortlake includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Richmond Park SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Richmond Park. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mortlake planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Mortlake

In the last 24 months, 916 planning applications were submitted near Mortlake. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Mortlake maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mortlake were full planning applications (380), tree works (150), outline applications (131). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 47 medium-scale applications, 759 smaller schemes were submitted.

21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (24% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 600 applications
Refused: 94 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 206 applications

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