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To object to a planning application in Richmond upon Thames, find it on London Borough of Richmond upon Thames's planning portal and comment within 21 days. Quote the reference and stick to material planning considerations. To see every new application as it arrives, use PlanWatch's Richmond upon Thames planning applications page.
Richmond upon Thames receives about 336 planning applications a month by PlanWatch's count, 298 in the last 30 days of our data. Each one has its own comment deadline, usually 21 days from the neighbour letter or site notice.
How London Borough of Richmond upon Thames takes comments
Online, on the planning portal
The council recommends commenting online. Write your comments in a document first, find the application, click "Make a comment" and upload the file. Online comments are usually published within 48 hours. Open the Richmond upon Thames portal.
By post
Development Management, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Civic Centre, York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ. Quote the reference, and allow time for delivery before the closing date.
Checked on London Borough of Richmond upon Thames's own pages on 27 October 2026: richmond.gov.uk: Comment on a planning application, richmond.gov.uk: Apply to speak. Councils change their process, so check the application's own page for its closing date.
Richmond upon Thames planning in numbers
PlanWatch reads Richmond upon Thames's planning register regularly. It recorded 2,067 applications from April 2026 to 30 October 2026.
| Measure | Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|
| Applications recorded | 2,067 (about 336 a month) |
| Received in the last 30 days of data | 298 |
| Already decided | 33% (691) |
| Still awaiting a decision | 1,171 |
| Approval rate, recorded outcomes | 85% of 260 approve-or-refuse decisions |
What Richmond upon Thames residents apply for
| Type of work | Applications | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | 492 | 24% |
| Trees | 415 | 20% |
| Lofts, dormers and roof extensions | 239 | 12% |
| Demolition | 96 | 5% |
| Shopfronts and signs | 54 | 3% |
Types are read from each application's description, so one application can count under more than one. 329 were follow-up paperwork (discharging conditions, amendments), which is rarely worth an objection.
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Recent Richmond upon Thames applications
The newest Richmond upon Thames applications PlanWatch holds that are still awaiting a decision. Comments may still be open on these: the closing date is on each one's council page.
| Reference | Where | Proposal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA26/3704 | Ellison Road (SW13) | The proposed works include a proposed porch to the front entrance. | Awaiting decision, received 30 October 2026 |
| PA26/3321 | Teddington (TW11) | PROPOSED DETACHED GARDEN OUTBUILDING (FOLLOWING DEMOLITION EXISTING GARDEN OUTBUILDING) | Awaiting decision, received 29 October 2026 |
| PA26/3585 | Ham Common, Ham (TW10) | To install replacement casement windows in existing openings on western elevation. | Awaiting decision, received 29 October 2026 |
| PA26/3674 | Longfield Drive, East Sheen (SW14) | Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. New 1st floor side extension | Awaiting decision, received 29 October 2026 |
Recently decided
| Reference | Where | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA26/3522 | SW13 | 1001 Yew (tree 60, conifer of TPO T0028) Fell due to unsafe condition and rapid advance of decay. Replace with one yew tree in alternative… | Approved (received 20 October 2026) |
| PA26/3509 | Valley Mews | We would like to give a 5 day notice to fell a dead / dangerous tree within a community allotment area to the rear of Valley Mews. T1- Sycamore -… | Approved (received 14 October 2026) |
| PA26/3524 | Clifden Road, Twickenham (TW1) | 5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - remove a declining Horse Chestnut | Approved (received 13 October 2026) |
We show the street or area only, never a house number or anyone's name. Search your postcode on the Richmond upon Thames planning page to see what's near you.
What you can object to
An objection only counts if it is about a material planning consideration. Loss of value, a private view, competition or who the applicant is do not count. Most Richmond upon Thames applications are extensions and trees, so these are the grounds that come up most here:
Also: character of the area, overbearing impact, construction disruption, traffic and parking, noise and disturbance, drainage and flooding. Then write it up with the objection letter guide or the template. Numbers alone rarely decide it: see how many objections stop an application.
Get alerted before the comment deadline
The 21-day clock starts when London Borough of Richmond upon Thames notifies neighbours or puts up the site notice, not when you happen to notice the scaffolding. PlanWatch reads the Richmond upon Thames register regularly and adds new applications as they appear. Search your postcode free, save it to a free account, and on a paid plan get an email within hours of a new application near you reaching the register, while there is still time to comment.
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Build my objection letterObjecting in Richmond upon Thames: questions
How long do I have to object to a planning application in Richmond upon Thames?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames gives 21 days to comment: Each application is publicised "for at least 21 days" by letter, site notice or a notice in the Richmond and Twickenham Times. The page doesn't say exactly when the period starts.
Can I object to a Richmond upon Thames planning application by email?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames asks for comments online on the planning portal or by post to Development Management, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Civic Centre, York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ; it does not publish an email address for planning comments. The council recommends commenting online. Write your comments in a document first, find the application, click "Make a comment" and upload the file. Online comments are usually published within 48 hours.
Will London Borough of Richmond upon Thames publish my objection?
Online comments are published on the council website with your name and address, usually within 48 hours. "Representations received via email or post may not be published on our website." Not accepted: "We cannot accept anonymous objections/letters of support", so a full postal address is needed with any comment.
Can I speak at the Richmond upon Thames planning committee?
Residents can speak at Planning Committee, in person or on Microsoft Teams. Register with the online form (or call Democratic Services on 020 8891 7183) after the agenda is published and by 12 noon two working days before the meeting. Normally up to three speakers for and three against, with neighbours next to the site and residents' associations given priority.
How many planning applications does Richmond upon Thames get?
PlanWatch recorded 2,067 planning applications for Richmond upon Thames from April 2026 to 30 October 2026, about 336 a month, 298 of them in the last 30 days of that period. Of the 260 with a recorded approve-or-refuse outcome, 85% were approved.
Disclaimer: PlanWatch provides general information about UK planning processes. This content is not legal advice. Check the application's own page on the Richmond upon Thames portal for its closing date.