Richmond upon Thames ranks #124 out of 282 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%) #254 of 282

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #262 of 282

69%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #124 of 282

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #89 of 282

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

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