6, Observatory Road, London, SW14 7QD

Granted Permission PA26/1533 - Section 192 Permitted Development
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Decision date
18 May 2026
Postcode
SW14 7QD
Type
Section 192 Permitted Development

Description

Construction of garden room to rear of property. The building will be max. 2.5m

Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#180 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Richmond upon Thames ranks #128 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Richmond upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Richmond upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #262 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #271 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #128 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #90 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
175 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
15 decided
1,916
Total decisions
383 refused in 2025