Richmond
&
Barnes

Across the villages in the Borough of Richmond are various historical architectural styles of houses. If
you are planning to extend or demolish your house, you need to work with an expert in these styles, who
understands the Richmond planning guidance and conservation officers’ preferred solutions. If you fail
to do this, your planning application will be delayed or refused.

The Area comprises unique villages with distinctive local character. Conservation Area appraisals provide
specific design guidance, though limited planning officers handle numerous applications.

Applications must follow design standards and demonstrate excellence, contributing positively to the
conservation area. Richmond features Grade I and II Listed Buildings and “Buildings of Townscape
Merit,” requiring detailed historical reports and Statements of Significance.

Much of Richmond sits by the Thames, an Archaeological interest area, necessitating archaeology
reports. The river is classified as “Metropolitan Open Land,” so new builds can only expand by around
15% of the existing floor area, with volume restrictions.