66, Lichfield Court, Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1AX Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/1415 - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

Installation of 37.5mm insulated plasterboard to the external walls and ceiling to improve the energy efficiency of the property. Installation of thin-profile insulation (approximately 6mm tile backer insulation board) to the external walls within the bathroom. Installation of a low-temperature wet (warm water) underfloor heating system throughout the flat, following the removal of the existing carpet finishes. New hard floor finishes will be installed above. Internal doors and skirtings to rooms and the bathroom to be repaired where possible and replaced on a like-for-like basis where necessary. Replacement of the entrance door to the flat on a like-for-like basis.. Relocation of the existing kitchen to an adjacent wall shared with the bathroom to improve functionality and use of space. Removal of two internal partition walls enclosing the existing kitchen area. Conversion of the existing kitchen and dining area into a sleeping area. Removal of a section of partition wall within the lounge area. Relocation of the existing boiler to a cupboard within the hallway. This will involve repositioning the existing flue by approximately 1.5 metres. A new flue opening will be formed to match the existing in size and appearance, whilst the existing opening will be closed and made good. Replacement of the existing bathtub with a shower enclosure, together with new wall and floor finishes Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 May 2026
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Consultation
5 Jun 2026
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Approved
9 Oct 2026

Approved on 9 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 10 Oct 2026

Site constraints 8

Central Richmond conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Richmond AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Town centre: Richmond
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
12 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 1-211 Lichfield Court and 1-17 Lichfield Terrace, Grade II, 40 m away · 12 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Richmond upon Thames built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; National infrastructure project 1731 m away: Expansion of Heathrow Airport (Third Runway), at pre-application.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £210,000 in September 2012. Flat or maisonette, leasehold.

19 September 2012£210,000
21 November 2006£181,500

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area43 m² (463 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (76 out of 100)
PropertyMid-terrace flat, 1 habitable room
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
TW9 1AX
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Ward
South Richmond Ward [STR]
Case officer
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Target decision
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
9 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 133 days from validation, 85 days slower than Richmond upon Thames's median of 48 for extensions. Approved, as 86% of extensions here are.

78%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
1,289decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Richmond upon Thames in the last twelve months, from validation. Richmond upon Thames decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14875666
Comments by
26 Jun 2026
Site or press notice
5 Jun 2026
Statutory expiry
16 Oct 2026
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Richmond upon Thames ranks #130 out of 296 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 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Richmond upon Thames decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #130 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #104 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
181 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
47%
Change of use approved
17 decided
1,888
Total decisions
358 refused in the year to March 2026

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.