How long do planning decisions take near Teddington?

The average planning decision time near Teddington is 56 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 Teddington?

The planning approval rate near Teddington is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Teddington?

The most common type of planning application near Teddington is full planning applications, with 98 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Teddington?

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Teddington, Richmond upon Thames - Greater London Planning Applications

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

Richmond upon Thames - Greater London · England · Town

Planning applications in Teddington 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 Teddington

Teddington, an affluent suburb within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, has a rich history as an ancient parish in Middlesex. Since joining Greater London in 1965, it has gained recognition for its desirable living conditions, being named the best place to live in London by The Sunday Times in 2021. In 2023, Richmond upon Thames topped Rightmove's Happy at Home index, highlighting Teddington as part of the "happiest place to live in Great Britain," making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £764,496 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Richmond upon Thames
Parliamentary constituency: Twickenham
LSOA: Richmond upon Thames 021C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Teddington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Teddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

131 planning applications found near Teddington.

PA26/2317 - 20 Kingsmead Close Teddington TW11 9EP
Part single storey part 2 storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-07-03
- 20 Kingsmead Close Teddington TW11 9EP
Part single storey part 2 storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-07-01
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PA26/2287 - 99 Langham Road Teddington TW11 9HG
Hip to gable loft conversion with a rear facing dormer and various rooflights as
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-30
- 99 Langham Road Teddington TW11 9HG
Side and rear facing extension at ground floor with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-29
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PA26/2273 - 99 Langham Road Teddington TW11 9HG
Side and rear facing extension at ground floor with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-29
- 6, King Edwards Grove, Teddington, TW11 9LU
5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - dead willow tree in the front area which needs to be removed, and replaced with something more appropriate for this location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-24
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- 11 Cromwell Road Teddington TW11 9EQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA25/3337 - to allow Changes to façade openings (windows, doors and rooflights)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-18
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PA26/2150 - 11 Cromwell Road Teddington TW11 9EQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA25/3337 - to allow Changes to fa
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-18
- 5, Chadwick Close, Teddington, TW11 9BH
T1 sycamore - crown reduction by up to 2.5 meters to shape and contain. Final height 5 meters and final spread 4 meters. The proposed reduction is required to maintain the tree at an appropriate size
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-17
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PA26/2007 - 192A and 192B, Kingston Road, Teddington, TW11 9JD
Existing use of the property as multiple self-contained flats.
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-17
- 25 Blackmores Grove Teddington TW11 9AE
Rear Garden T1 Yew (Taxus baccata) Reduce height by 1.5 - 2m, trim back as hard as possible to create rounded shape, remove lowest branches up to 1m, to reveal trunk. Final height = 3m and final sprea
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-16
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PA26/2095 - 22, Gomer Gardens, Teddington, TW11 9AT
Construction of a dormer over the two-storey outrigger
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-15
- 22, Gomer Gardens, Teddington, TW11 9AT
Construction of a dormer over the two-storey outrigger
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-15
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- 4 King Edwards Grove, Teddington.
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with new dormer and rooflights. Alteration to existing glazing and new side door and associated landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-02
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PA26/1902 - 4 King Edwards Grove, Teddington.
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion with new dormer and rooflights. A
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-02
PA26/1654 - 65 Wick Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 9DN
Construction of rear facing dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-06-01
PA26/1768 - 99, Atbara Road, Teddington, TW11 9PA
Extension of existing dwelling to create new open-plan Kitchen, Dining and Livi
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-05-26
PA26/1697 - 28, Addison Road, Teddington, TW11 9EX
EV chargepoint installation, wall mounted at side elevation of property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-05-19
PA26/1655 - 65 Wick Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 9DN
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-05-19
- 28, Addison Road, Teddington, TW11 9EX
EV chargepoint installation, wall mounted at side elevation of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Richmond | Date: 2026-05-15
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A brief summary of Teddington in Richmond upon Thames - Greater London

Property prices in Teddington show an average sale price of £764,496, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Teddington has 23 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fieldend, High Street Teddington, Hampton Wick, Hampton Court Park, Broad Street, Mallard Place, Normansfield, Riverside North, The Grove, Broom Water, Waldegrave Park, Teddington Lock, Park Road (Teddington), Ham House, Church Road, Strawberry Hill Road, Ham Common, King Edwards Grove, Bushy Park, Strawberry Vale, Blackmore's Grove, Wick Road, Hampton Court Green. 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 Teddington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Teddington

In the last 24 months, 339 planning applications were submitted near Teddington. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Teddington.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Teddington were full planning applications (98), tree works (70), outline applications (38). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 244 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 137 applications
Refused: 25 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 167 applications

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