Home Extensions in Richmond
Home Extensions in Richmond
We have completed 22 home extension and loft conversion projects in Richmond, TW9 and TW10.
Richmond upon Thames is the most heritage-dense borough we work in, with around 87 conservation areas and a borough-wide Article 4 Direction on basements.
What we do in Richmond
Our Richmond work covers everything from loft conversions on properties outside a conservation area, to carefully considered extensions and basement projects within one of the borough’s many heritage-protected streets.
Planning permission in Richmond
With around 87 conservation areas across the borough, many properties have lost some permitted development rights under Article 4 Directions, meaning even a modest loft conversion may need a full planning application.
Richmond upon Thames also has a borough-wide Article 4 Direction affecting basement developments, meaning basement work generally requires a full planning application rather than relying on permitted development, regardless of which part of the borough you’re in.
Properties near the river may fall within a flood risk zone, which can require a flood risk assessment as part of the planning application.
The statutory decision period for householder applications is 8 weeks. Richmond’s approval rate is below the London average, reflecting how seriously the council takes design quality and heritage protection, so a well-prepared application and, for larger schemes, a pre-application enquiry, both help keep a project on track.
What our Richmond clients say….
“Fluent architectural design are efficient and offer a wide variety of services and advice to help you on what can be a daunting adventure. I recommend Sunny as I got to know him as my architect. He always returns emails in a timely manner and made time for me. The build was outstanding, and he listened to my brief and made appropriate adjustments. Excellent service! Thank you Sunny, thank you Fluent.”
Google review, Richmond client
Frequently asked questions
It depends heavily on location. With around 87 conservation areas across the borough, many properties have lost some permitted development rights under Article 4 Directions, meaning even a modest loft conversion may need a full planning application. We check your exact position at the free consultation before any design begins.
Yes. Richmond upon Thames has a borough-wide Article 4 Direction affecting basement developments, meaning basement work generally requires a full planning application rather than relying on permitted development, regardless of which part of the borough you’re in.
It can. Properties near the river may fall within a flood risk zone, which can require a flood risk assessment as part of the planning application. This is one of the first things we check for riverside properties in Richmond.
The statutory decision period for householder applications is 8 weeks. Richmond’s approval rate is below the London average, reflecting how seriously the council takes design quality and heritage protection, so a well-prepared application and, for larger schemes, a pre-application enquiry, both help keep a project on track.
Book a free consultation in Richmond
If you are planning a home extension or loft conversion in Richmond, call us on 020 3865 4917 or 0800 043 8838.
We will check your conservation area, Article 4 and flood risk status, and give you clear guidance on what is achievable — at no charge.
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