34, Hickeys Almshouses, Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1XB Data via plota.co.uk

PA26/2189 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Temporary change of use from Class C3 Dwellinghouse to Class E Commercial for a period of approximately 12 weeks whilst the Charity's existing office at 95 Sheen Road is refurbished and reconfigured. Temporary office accommodation is required for the 5 staff currently based at 95 Sheen Rd whilst these works are completed. We are a charity providing housing for people over 65 years of age living in the borough. Our current office at 95 provides easy access to all our housing estates, and so we would like to relocate to 34 Hickeys on a temporary basis as this location also enables easy access to our other sites and would require no alterations for use as an office on this very temporary basis. On completion of the works at 95 Sheen Rd, number 34 will revert to being an almshouse providing affordable accommodation for those in need. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Consultation
10 Jul 2026
Approved
3 Aug 2026

Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision Team Leader · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Site constraints 9

Heritage

Article 4 directionRichm Village Character Area Sheen Road - Area 16 & Conservation Area 31

Environment & risk

Richm Susceptibe Ground Water Flood >= 75%

Planning designations

Richm Proposed For Tree Planting 24/1/97Richm Takeaway Mgmt - Take Away Restriction Zones’ 400 metre buffers around prRichm Thruflow CatchmenRichm Village Boundary Richmond and Richmond Hill VillageRichmond CA - CA31 Sheen Road RichmondRichmond CIL Higher

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
TW9 1XB
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
North Richmond Ward [NRR]
Case officer
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Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision Team Leader
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15029114
Comments by
31 Jul 2026
Site notice
10 Jul 2026
Press notice
10 Jul 2026
Richmond upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#182 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
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Richmond upon Thames decision performance
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