Planning application
Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Variation of planning approval 24/3245/VRC to allow for removal of the metal roller shutters to residential windows and adjustment to facade; Inclusion of additional opaque panels to the front and rear windows; Additional of MHVR vents to the top of the office windows; Adjustments to the positioning of residential windows in the interest of fire safety; Increase in the height of the rooftop plant enclosure and amendment to the balcony acoustic panel product. Also included vary condition 9 Design details specifically part A and B, condition 19 materials.
As published by the council, reference PA26/1787
Application record
- Reference
- PA26/1787
- Type
- Removal or variation of a condition
- Status
- Recommendation under review
- Received
- 22 May 2026
- Validated
- 22 May 2026
- Ward
- South Richmond Ward [STR]
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision Team Leader
Comment by 2 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Richmond upon Thames through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register
This site has had 7 applications since 2005: 3 approved, 2 refused.
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PA26/2382 Refused
Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond
Display of a temporary scaffold shroud incorporating one externally illuminated static advertisement inset measuring 6.6m high x 7.5m wide, together with associated neutral stretched vinyl scaffold dressing, for a temporary period of 12 months at Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2ND.
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PA26/0708 Awaiting decision
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Details pursuant to condition C6 (CMP) and C11 (Dust Management Plan), of planning permission 24/3245/VRC.
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24/2671/ADV Granted
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Display of temporary scaffold shroud with illuminated static advertisement inset measuring 6.6m (Height) x 7.5m (Width) for a period of 12 months on the south facing elevation of Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2ND.
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23/3371/DD01 Granted
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Details pursuant to conditions U0182937 - Sound Insulation Windows, U0182938 - Sound Insulation Internal, and U0182941 - Mechanical Plant of planning permission 23/3371/FUL.
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23/3371/DD02 Granted
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Details pursuant to condition U0182945 Delivery and Servicing Plan of permission 23/3371/FUL.
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05/2716/FUL Refused
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Erection of a fourth floor extension for B1 office use.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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8 Sep 2026
Status changed to Recommendation under review
Previously Registered.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Richmond upon Thames took a median of 46 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
42 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Richmond upon Thames decided amendment applications in a median of 34 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About amendment applications
An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Details pursuant to conditions U0182937 - Sound Insulation Windows, U0182938 - Sound Insulation Internal, and U0182941 - Mechanical Plant of planning permission 23/3371/FUL.
Granted Reserved matters Windows or glazing 7 docs -
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Details pursuant to condition U0182945 Delivery and Servicing Plan of permission 23/3371/FUL.
Granted Reserved matters 5 docs -
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
94% historically approved · decision due ~27 Apr
Details pursuant to condition C6 (CMP) and C11 (Dust Management Plan), of planning permission 24/3245/VRC.
Awaiting decision Conditions 13 docs -
Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond
Display of a temporary scaffold shroud incorporating one externally illuminated static advertisement inset measuring 6.6m high x 7.5m wide, together with associated neutral stretched vinyl scaffold dressing, for a temporary period of 12 months at Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2ND.
Refused Advertising 12 docs -
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Display of temporary scaffold shroud with illuminated static advertisement inset measuring 6.6m (Height) x 7.5m (Width) for a period of 12 months on the south facing elevation of Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2ND.
Granted Advertising 13 docs -
Westminster House Kew Road Richmond
Erection of a fourth floor extension for B1 office use.
Refused Full applications Extension 18 docs
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PA26/2809 Refused
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