54, Forest Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3BZ

Prior Approval Approved PA26/0329 - GPD P14A - Solar Photovoltaics Domestic
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
30 Jan 2026
Decision date
26 Feb 2026
Postcode
TW9 3BZ
Type
GPD P14A - Solar Photovoltaics Domestic

Description

Six solar panels to be installed on the roof of the single storey garage.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#140 of 282

Richmond upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #61 out of 282. 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.

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
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #61 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