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Free Richmond upon Thames planning permission check
Check in 23 seconds whether your Richmond upon Thames project needs planning permission, and what the council has approved near you. Phase 1 planning drawings: standard rear or side extensions from £995 and loft conversions from £1,495, paid only when the council approves. Council and Portal fees are paid separately at submission.
About the planning data
Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England.
Richmond upon Thames approval rates by project type
Historical approval rates in our archive, grouped by project type. These describe recorded decisions, not the chance of approval for your proposal. Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England.
| Project type | Approval rate | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | 81% | 3,835 |
| Two-storey rear extension | 66% | 811 |
| Wraparound extension | 85% | 658 |
| Side extension | 80% | 1,240 |
| Loft conversion and dormer | 78% | 1,373 |
| Rooflight | 86% | 2,375 |
| Outbuilding and garden room | 83% | 726 |
| Porch | 79% | 290 |
| Garage conversion | 90% | 168 |
| Basement | 80% | 559 |
| Window and door | 86% | 1,353 |
A rate is only shown where at least 8 applications of that type were decided; smaller samples are shown as unknown. Withdrawn and undecided records are excluded. These figures cover all recorded years, including records without a year. Full Richmond upon Thames approval rates.
Application guidance in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond provides conservation-area statements, maps and more detailed appraisals for individual areas. Its application-process guidance explains validation separately from determination. Read the relevant appraisal and check the submission requirements before treating the target decision period as your whole project programme.
- Richmond Article 4 directions by development type
- Richmond conservation-area directions and street maps
- Richmond conservation areas and appraisals
- Richmond application validation and decision process
Sources reviewed . Check the source maps, wording and effective dates against your property and proposed work.
What reviewed local decisions show
These examples use official planning records. Each identifies the decision date and links to the evidence reviewed. They are not Planning Approvals projects or a prediction for another property.
28c Priory Road: a large dormer accepted in its unusual roof context
PA25/3540 · Appeal 6002701 · Appeal allowed with conditions, 16 March 2026
The inspector granted permission for a roof infill, rear dormer and front windows. Although the dormer was bulky, it sat below the eaves of taller neighbours; the infill stayed within the ridge height and was not readily visible from the street. Matching external materials were required.
What to check: Show the unusual roof form and the surrounding heights. This was a planning-permission appeal judged on design under the Local Plan 2025, not a lawful development certificate or a general PD allowance for large dormers.
Read the appeal decision (PDF)
Related guidance: Loft conversions and PD
Check the planning register for the issued notice, exact conditions and any later appeal or revised application. A committee resolution is not a substitute for those documents.
Application records to compare
Selected archive records, not a representative sample or a prediction for your address. The descriptions below are archive excerpts and may be shortened; read the original decision and plans before relying on them.
- 24/1842/HOT · Recorded approved (2025)
Ground floor rear extension. Porch extension. Roof extensions including raising of roof.
Search the council register for 24/1842/HOT - 24/2110/FUL · Recorded approved (2025)
Single storey rear extension.
Search the council register for 24/2110/FUL
Compare the property type, works and application route. A scheme involving flats or several alterations is not directly comparable to a simple house extension. Read the archive's coverage and limitations.
Richmond upon Thames planning resources
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Questions about planning in Richmond upon Thames
Do I need planning permission for my project in Richmond upon Thames?
Some house extensions, loft conversions and outbuildings can use permitted development rights in Richmond upon Thames, but size alone does not establish eligibility. Check the property type, previous extensions, planning conditions and the rules for the proposed work. Householder rights do not apply to flats. Conservation areas and Article 4 directions restrict particular rights; they do not automatically require an application for every change. Listed building consent is a separate requirement for works affecting a listed building's special interest.
What is the planning approval rate in Richmond upon Thames?
It depends on the project type. 81% of 3,835 decided single-storey rear extension applications in Richmond upon Thames were approved. 78% of 1,373 decided loft conversion and dormer applications in Richmond upon Thames were approved. Checked against 20.6 million UK planning applications on file across 420 planning authorities. Approval rates from 2,343,419 decisions we classified across 181 councils in England. Every project type is on the Richmond upon Thames approval rates page.
Read the official guidance on when permission is required, listed buildings and conservation areas and planning decision periods.
Approval rates are computed from 2,343,419 decided applications across 181 councils, published by each council. The free check is guidance from the public record, not a council decision.