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Planning in Petersham

Approved
89%
639 of 708 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Petersham in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of Richmond upon ThamesCouncil page

Around Petersham

Postcode districts

TW10 494 applications in the last 12 monthsTW1 613 applications in the last 12 monthsTW9 576 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

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About Petersham

Petersham is a settlement located in Richmond upon Thames - Greater London, England.

Property prices in Petersham show an average sale price of £642,785, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Petersham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Petersham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Petersham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Petersham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Petersham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 830 planning applications were submitted near Petersham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (204), full planning applications (181), discharge of conditions (92). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (39% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Petersham?
In the last 24 months, 830 planning applications were submitted near Petersham. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Petersham?
The average planning decision time near Petersham is 52 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 Petersham?
The planning approval rate near Petersham is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Petersham?
The most common type of planning application near Petersham is tree works applications, with 204 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Petersham?
You can search and track planning applications near Petersham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.