Which postcode districts around Richmond upon Thames do we cover for permitted development scheme work?
Every Richmond upon Thames postcode district we draw in, the stock that dominates
it and the authority that validates a permitted development scheme there. Richmond upon Thames fees below are the
statutory England rates for 2026, not permitted development scheme estimates.
| Postcode | Area | Dominant stock | What it means for a permitted development scheme |
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| SW13 | Barnes | Georgian villas, Edwardian terraces | A permitted development scheme at an SW13 address in Barnes is determined by Richmond Council under its own Local Plan policies for Barnes. |
| SW14 | Mortlake / East Sheen | Edwardian villas, 1930s semi-detached | SW14 covers Mortlake / East Sheen only; Richmond Council handles the permitted development scheme. |
| TW1 | Twickenham | Georgian fragments, Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas | TW1 covers Twickenham only; Richmond Council handles the permitted development scheme. |
| TW2 | Twickenham / Whitton | Georgian fragments, Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas | TW2 covers Twickenham / Whitton only; Richmond Council handles the permitted development scheme. |
| TW9 | Richmond / Kew | Georgian terraces, Victorian villas | TW9 covers Richmond / Kew only; Richmond Council handles the permitted development scheme. |
| TW10 | Richmond / Ham | Georgian terraces, Victorian villas | Richmond / Ham sits wholly inside TW10, so Richmond Council validates every permitted development scheme submitted from an TW10 address. |
| TW11 | Teddington | Edwardian villas, Victorian terraces | TW11 covers Teddington only; Richmond Council handles the permitted development scheme. |
| TW12 | Hampton / Hampton Hill | Georgian villas, Edwardian terraces, 1930s semi-detached | Hampton / Hampton Hill sits wholly inside TW12, so Richmond Council validates every permitted development scheme submitted from an TW12 address. |
What changes about a permitted development scheme in each part of Richmond upon Thames?
Roof pitch, wall build-up and plot depth change every few Richmond upon Thames
streets, and each one changes what a permitted development scheme can achieve at that address.
- East Sheen (SW14) — Edwardian villas, 1930s semi-detached defines East Sheen, where edwardian villas, 1930s semi-detached set what a permitted development scheme can do. Edwardian houses here typically need the same householder set plus a roof plan where a dormer is proposed across SW14. Any East Sheen permitted development scheme is validated by Richmond Council, with Sheen Lane the usual East Sheen reference point on the site plan.
- Teddington (TW11) — a permitted development scheme in Teddington starts from edwardian villas, victorian terraces, and Teddington reads as Edwardian villas, Victorian terraces. Most applications on these Victorian streets are householder applications validated on existing and proposed plans in TW11. Richmond Council assesses Teddington permitted development schemes against its own Teddington character guidance, and the location plan we draw for Teddington references Teddington Lock.
- Hampton (TW12) — permitted development scheme work in Hampton means georgian villas, edwardian terraces, 1930s semi-detached. Hampton is Georgian and Edwardian villages. Applications on Georgian stock here almost always need a heritage statement alongside the drawings throughout TW12. Richmond Council decides the Hampton application, and Hampton Court Palace anchors the Hampton location plan.
- Whitton (TW2) — a permitted development scheme in Whitton starts from 1930s semi-detached, and Whitton reads as 1930s semi-detached. On these 1930s semis the prior approval route often replaces a full application in TW2. Richmond Council assesses Whitton permitted development schemes against its own Whitton character guidance, and the location plan we draw for Whitton references Whitton station.
- Ham (TW10) — a permitted development scheme in Ham starts from georgian villas, post-war estates, and Ham reads as Georgian common, post-war estate. Applications on Georgian stock here almost always need a heritage statement alongside the drawings in TW10. Richmond Council assesses Ham permitted development schemes against its own Ham character guidance, and the location plan we draw for Ham references Ham Common.
- Mortlake (SW14) — permitted development scheme work in Mortlake means victorian and edwardian terraces. Mortlake is Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Most applications on these Victorian streets are householder applications validated on existing and proposed plans throughout SW14. Richmond Council decides the Mortlake application, and Mortlake station anchors the Mortlake location plan.
- Richmond (TW9, TW10) — a permitted development scheme in Richmond starts from georgian terraces, victorian villas, and Richmond reads as Georgian centre, riverside conservation. Applications on Georgian stock here almost always need a heritage statement alongside the drawings in TW9. Richmond Council assesses Richmond permitted development schemes against its own Richmond character guidance, and the location plan we draw for Richmond references Richmond Green.
How do conservation areas and Article 4 affect a permitted development scheme in Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames conservation designations: there are 72 on Richmond Council’s own list, Kew Green, Hampton Wick, Twickenham Riverside among them. Designation costs a Richmond upon Thames owner the permitted-development route: a permitted development scheme then needs a £548 householder application over 8 weeks, in place of the £249 prior approval route that takes 6 weeks. Barnes Village is the Richmond upon Thames designation that most often changes a permitted development scheme design.
Richmond upon Thames permitted development status: there is no borough-wide direction from Richmond Council, so a permitted development scheme at a SW13 address is normally still permitted development. We certify that with a £274 Lawful Development Certificate rather than leaving a Richmond upon Thames sale to argue it later.
What Richmond upon Thames is built from: Georgian in Richmond Green and Twickenham; Edwardian villas in Barnes and East Sheen; 1930s semi-detached in Whitton; riverside cottages along the Thames. Highest conservation area coverage in London; Royal Parks and Thames corridor add heritage layers; design quality heavily scrutinised. That mix decides the permitted development scheme route in Richmond upon Thames more than the postcode does.
Which neighbouring authorities border Richmond upon Thames?
- Hounslow — adjoining Richmond upon Thames, with 30 conservation areas centred on W3. A permitted development scheme on the far side of the Richmond upon Thames line is determined by Hounslow Council, so the Richmond upon Thames quote for permitted development schemes is checked against Hounslow guidance before it is issued.
- Kingston upon Thames — adjoining Richmond upon Thames, with 22 conservation areas centred on KT1. A permitted development scheme on the far side of the Richmond upon Thames line is determined by Kingston Council, so the Richmond upon Thames quote for permitted development schemes is checked against Kingston upon Thames guidance before it is issued.
- Wandsworth — cross the Richmond upon Thames boundary and Wandsworth Council takes the permitted development scheme instead, applying 45 conservation areas of its own around SW8. We re-price permitted development schemes at the Richmond upon Thames edge because Wandsworth policy and Richmond upon Thames policy rarely align on permitted development scheme depth.
- Hammersmith and Fulham — cross the Richmond upon Thames boundary and Hammersmith & Fulham Council takes the permitted development scheme instead, applying 45 conservation areas of its own around W6. We re-price permitted development schemes at the Richmond upon Thames edge because Hammersmith and Fulham policy and Richmond upon Thames policy rarely align on permitted development scheme depth.
Sources for this Richmond upon Thames permitted development scheme page: borough policies maps and
conservation-area registers (2025–26), Royal Mail postcode district boundaries,
the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications) (England) Regulations, the Town
and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended,
and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
