NATIONAL ARCHIVES, Bessant Drive, Richmond, TW9 4DU

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/1045/ADV Granted

  National Archives Bessant Drive Richmond TW9 4DU

  2x banners on the NW and SW elevations of the Q1 building to promote the coming 'Spirit of Invention' exhibition and associated events to be held at The National Archives.

  Decided 19 May 2023 Advertising

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by Richmond upon Thames

2. 1 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 13 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• National Archives Bessant Drive Richmond TW9 4DU

  23/1045/ADV Submitted 19 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  2x banners on the NW and SW elevations of the Q1 building to promote the coming 'Spirit of Invention' exhibition and associated events to be held at The National Archives.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• Public Record Office Ruskin Avenue Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9 4DU

  05/3209/ADV Submitted 31 Oct 2005 50 yards away

  Proposed non (or externally) illuminated signage over main entrance.

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Land On Kew Riverside Adjacent Public Record Office Ruskin Avenue Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9

  04/3073/FUL Submitted 24 Sep 2004 100 yards away

  Renewal of application 01/1127/FUL for retention of temporary sales building for a further 2 years

  Granted Full applications 26 docs

• Land On Kew Riverside Adjacent Public Record Office Ruskin Avenue Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9

  98/1283/DD13 Submitted 5 Nov 2004 100 yards away

  Details pursuant to condition of discharge paragraph 5.5 (Snail Reserve management) of the section 106 Agreement of approved application 98/1283/FUL.

  Granted Reserved matters 6 docs

• 21 Ruskin Avenue Kew Richmond TW9 4DR

  21/1838/HOT Submitted 20 May 2021 150 yards away

  Ground Floor Infill Side/rear Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 25 docs
  Domestic

• 21 Ruskin Avenue Kew Richmond Upon Thames TW9 4DR

  06/0786/PS192 Submitted 10 Mar 2006 150 yards away

  Proposed ground floor side extension.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs

• PA26/3369 Granted

  15 Fitzwilliam Avenue Richmond TW9 2DQ

  REAR GARDEN T1 Bay (Laurus nobilis) Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2.5m. Final height 3.5m and spread 1.5m.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• PA26/3384 Granted

  7, The Terrace, London, SW13 0NP

  5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - 1x Eucalyptus - Fell

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• PA26/3383 Granted

  32, Marlborough Road, Richmond, TW10 6JR

  5 DAY DANGEROUS TREE NOTICE - dead silver birch - fell

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• PA26/3103 Granted

  20 Chalmers Way Twickenham TW1 1QG

  T1 False Acacia - Fell to ground level and poison stump to grind in 6 -12 month following poison. Client wishes to replant in the future.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• PA26/3101 Granted

  85, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AT

  Reducing the crown of an Old Mature Prunus Cerasifera that is leaning at 45 deg with a 10 cm by 10 cm basal trunk cavity at the base of a 23 cm diameter trunk. The current height is approx 5.5m and the maximum branch radius 3.5m (bearing in mind the tree is leaning at 45 deg. Other trees in the garden are a Betula Pendula, Olea Europaea (*2) and and Malus Domestica (*2). All in the rear garden.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees