Planning application
Former Strathmore School Site, Meadlands Drive Ham
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Details pursuant to conditions 12 - Renewable Energy Details, 18 - Community Use Agreement, 20 - Acoustic Conditions in Schools, 21 - Sustainable Drainage Evidence, 22 - Urban Greening Factor, 25 - Travel Plan, 28 - Car Park and Access Management, 29 - Delivery and Servicing, 31 - Tree Planting Scheme and 38 - Noise Management Plan of planning permission PA25/0894.
As published by the council, reference PA26/0595
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/0595
- Type
- Condition Approval
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Granted Permission
- Received
- 23 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 23 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 29 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward [HMP]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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PA26/1488 Granted
Former Strathmore School site, Meadlands Drive Ham
Details pursuant to conditions 11 - Mechanical Services Noise Control, 30 - Energy Reduction and 34 Minibus of planning permission PA25/0894.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Feb 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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29 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Granted Permission
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
35 documents on file for this application
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Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 29 July 2026, 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.
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Former Strathmore School site, Meadlands Drive Ham
Details pursuant to conditions 11 - Mechanical Services Noise Control, 30 - Energy Reduction and 34 Minibus of planning permission PA25/0894.
Granted Conditions 22 docs -
Former Strathmore School, Meadlands Drive, Ham
FULL DISCHARGE Details pursuant to condition 'U0158576 NS14 - Materials' of planning permission PA25/0894. PART DISCHARGE Details pursuant to condition 'U0158578 NS16 - Details to be approved' (Parts A-F) of planning permission PA25/0894.
Granted Conditions 26 docs -
Former Strathmore School, Meadlands Drive Ham
94% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep
Details pursuant to condition 4(c) - arboricutural monitoring and 31(3) - tree planting, of planning permission PA25/0894.
Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs -
Former Strathmore School, Meadlands Drive Ham
82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA25/0894 to alter location of play equipment, fenestration alterations, revised rooftop plant dimensions and height, amended first floor screen and revised highway line marking.
Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs -
The Russell Nursery School Meadlands Drive Petersham
T1 Oak, early mature, 15m in height T2 Oak, early mature, 15m in height T3 Oak, semi-mature, 10m in height T4 Oak, fully mature, 20m in height The proposed works involve pruning each tree to achieve a minimum clearance of 2 metres between the crown and the new building. This will be accomplished by selective pruning from the outer edges of the crown towards the centre, ensuring that any branches encroaching within 2 metres of the proposed building line are cut back to an appropriate growth point, maintaining the required distance. Additionally, a 1 metre allowance is included for scaffolding access, thereby establishing a total clearance of 3 metres from the proposed building line. These measures aim to provide sufficient space for both the construction and the associated scaffolding, mitigating any potential for unplanned pruning during the build. For T1, the overall height will remain at 15 metres. Lateral reduction on the building side will result in the crown being retained 1 metre from the current boundary up to a height of 7 metres (the height of the proposed building), providing the necessary clearance. Approximately 3–3.5 metres of lateral growth will be removed in this area. Above the building line, both the height and spread of the tree will remain unchanged. For T2, the height will also remain at 15 metres. The lateral reduction will ensure the crown is maintained 1 metre from the boundary up to 7 metres high, requiring the removal of approximately 4–5 metres of lateral length in the specified section. As with T1, the upper portions of the crown will not be affected. For T3, the height will remain at 10 metres. The lateral reduction will set the crown 1 metre from the boundary up to a height of 7 metres, resulting in the removal of approximately 2.5–3 metres of lateral growth in this section. The height and spread above the building line will remain as existing. This work will have the greatest impact on T3 compared to the other trees. For T4, the height will remain at 20 metres. Lateral reduction will retain the crown 3 metres from the boundary in the limited section affected, up to 7 metres in height. This will involve the removal of approximately 1.5–2 metres of lateral growth. The height of the tree will remain significantly above the building line, with only a small area of the crown affected. It should be noted that there is existing ground-level clearance under all four trees of approximately 3–4 metres; therefore, the affected sections are relatively minor, with T3 experiencing the most significant change and T4 the least.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
The Russell Nursery School Meadlands Drive Petersham
T1 Norway Maple; Acer platanoides; Mature tree 18+M height Co dominant 'bowl shaped crown structure T2 Ash species, Mature tree large low lateral branches, evidence of past reductions The proposed works involve pruning each tree to achieve a minimum clearance of 5 metres between the crown and the new access. This will be accomplished by selective pruning from the outer edges of the crown towards the centre, ensuring that any branches overhanging the new access road will be clear of the ground by 5m cut back to an appropriate growth point or pruning point. This is to be inline with recommended HSE highway clearances . For T1, the overall height will remain at 18 metres. Lateral reduction of the crown over the proposed highway (see location plan) to achieve a clearance of 5m For T2, the overall height will remain at 18 metres. Lateral reduction of the crown over the proposed highway (see location plan) to achieve a clearance of 5m, One large branch will be removed to the main stem to achieve this. The branch in question can be seen in the provided photograph
Granted Trees 4 docs
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