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Planning in Richmond

Approved
87%
889 of 998 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Richmond 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 Richmond

Postcode districts

TW10 493 applications in the last 12 monthsTW9 582 applications in the last 12 monthsTW1 613 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 Richmond

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

Property prices in Richmond show an average sale price of £616,457, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Richmond 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 Richmond, 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, 1,235 planning applications were submitted near Richmond. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (239), full planning applications (222), discharge of conditions (115). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Richmond?
In the last 24 months, 1,235 planning applications were submitted near Richmond. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Richmond?
The average planning decision time near Richmond is 55 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 Richmond?
The planning approval rate near Richmond is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Richmond?
The most common type of planning application near Richmond is tree works applications, with 239 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Richmond?
You can search and track planning applications near Richmond on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.