Approved planning applications · October 2026
Extending in Richmond upon Thames: what the council approves
Build Team has secured approval for 46 projects in Richmond upon Thames: 32 loft conversions and 14 ground floor extensions, across 7 postcode districts. The median approved floor area is 28.6 m². Richmond upon Thames generally allow a boundary wall height of up to 2.5m.
What Richmond upon Thames council is like to work with
Fantastic Council for discussing applications prior to approval. They require lots of supporting material for the application, but it's worth it for an approval!
We would recommend submitting a Design & Access statement with the application, regardless of whether or not the property is in a conservation area.
Boundary wall height
Richmond upon Thames generally allow a boundary wall height of up to 2.5m.
Design considerations
This borough is close to the river so usually require a Flood Risk Assessment report to be carried out.
Conservation areas
Do research into the conservation area before you begin design as it will dictate what is allowed
Guidance from Build Team's design team, based on applications we have submitted in this borough. Council policy changes: check the current local plan before you rely on it.
What has been approved in Richmond upon Thames
| Type of project | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Loft conversions | 32 | 70% |
| Ground floor extensions | 14 | 30% |
| Houses / flats | 44 houses, 2 flats | |
| Median floor area | 28.6 m² (average 31.8 m²) | |
Postcode districts covered: SW13, SW14, TW1, TW11, TW12, TW2, TW9
Our services in Richmond upon Thames
- Loft conversions 32 approved here
- Side return extensions
- Rear extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Party wall agreements
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