Planning application
PA26/1899
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm that the existing use of the parts of Home Park and the Paddocks for events including a music festival and flower show, and associated operations and car parking, is lawful.
As published by the council, reference PA26/1899
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Jun 2026
Received by Richmond upon Thames
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Richmond upon Thames for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PA26/2295 Awaiting decision
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
G0069 - Acer pseudoplatanus: 2m full crown reduction to alleviate forces at primary branch junction. R0012 - Betula utilis var. jacquemontii: Fell to Ground Level. No desire to replant due to proximity to scheduled ancient monument. R0164 - Aesculus hippocastanum: 1.5m full crown reduction to alleviate forces at primary branch junction. G0036 - Robinia pseudoacacia: 1.5m reduction in height to alleviate forces at cracked primary branch junction.
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PA26/1764 Granted
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
17028 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level 17036 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level 17040 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level 17044 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to ground level The removal of these trees is in line with our ongoing efforts to reduce the number of non-native tree species within Home Park, and to enable the installation of drainage systems in relation to the ongoing restoration of the Shepperds Huts Complex. Following project completion the area will be replanted with a mix of native species to help promote biodiversity within the area and to be in keeping with the historical and cultural setting of the site.
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PA26/1762 Granted
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
5320 - Acer pseudoplatanus - 3m full crown reduction 14756 - Tillia x europaea - 15m reduction to mitigate forces on decayed base and enable retention for habitat. Reduce S aspect below final high by c. 5m to keep general form. Use coronet and rip cuts to increase habitat value. 22493 - Aesculus hippocastanum - reduce hight by c. 8m to reduce likelihood of further catastrophic failure of the main stem. final hight should br c. 3m above recent failure. reduce extended southern limbs by upto 4m to reduce lever movement on branch junctions. 17096 - Aesculus hippocastanum - 3m full crown reduction to reduce lever arm effects and forces on decayed scaffold structure 53204 - Aesculus hippocastanum - Reduce low phototrophic limbs to W by 3m, reduce lateral spread of remaining canopy by 2m to reduce lever arm effects, lift over workshop by 3m to provide access for scaffolding 60300 - Populus spp. - Monolith tree at 5m and retain for habitat 60396 - Aesculus hippocastanum - 3m full crown reduction to reduce loading on decayed main stem and lessen likelihood of catastrophic failure 60440 - Tilia x europaea - Reduce in height by c. 6m to a final height of c. 9m to mitigate likelihood of major stem failure. Onward management as a pollard
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PA25/3108 Granted
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Home Park borders Hampton Court Road with a single row of 119 mostly mature horse chestnut within the park. Many of the trees are becoming over weighted with over extended lateral limbs over the wall, putting a lot of pressure on main stem unions. This application relates to the most recent tree survey on this area complete on 05/09/2025. 38 trees were found to require remedial work to reduce tree risk to an acceptable level. Of the 38 trees: 7 have been recommended to fell because they are in significant decline and have not responded well to previous works. 21 trees were recommended a reduction of 5m over the roadside and a re-balance of the crown. The average height is 19m and average crown spread 15m, this would result in recommended stems having an average height of 18m and crown spread of 10m. 4 stems have been recommended to repollard to previous points for long term tree retention. 6 stems have been recommended crown lifting above the wall and reduction of a specific lateral limb to stabilize the crown. The attached tree survey report includes a timescale for each remedial work recommendation. The works recommended would be carried out over 1 year to minimize the visual impact and prioritize trees of worst health.
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05/3810/C84 Granted
Boat Shed And Ticket Office Barge Walk Kingston Upon Thames Surrey
Demolition of boat shed and ticket office
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PA25/2563 Awaiting decision
Ivy House Hampton Court Road Hampton East Molesey KT8 9DD
Demolition of an existing brick structure and the erection of a single-storey rear extension with glazed link, installation of external steps and veranda to east elevation, alterations to existing and proposed new windows, creation of a natural pool, installation of iron balustrade adjacent to the eastern boundary wall, installation of external uplights and alterations to front boundary wall.
Other lawful development applications
In Richmond upon Thames
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PA26/2430 Awaiting decision
71, Ground Floor Flat, Queens Road, Twickenham, TW1 4EZ
Use of 'ground floor unit' as a 3 x bed C3 flat.
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PA26/0354 Refused
63, Beech Way, Twickenham, TW2 5JS
Existing use of the detached single-storey outbuilding located in the rear garden as a self-contained independent dwelling house with dedicated private external amenity space.
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PA26/2247 Awaiting decision
56, HOSPITAL BRIDGE ROAD, TWICKENHAM, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, TW2 5UJ
Certificate of lawful development (existing) for loft conversion including hip-to-gable and rear dormer extensions.
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PA26/2007 Awaiting decision
192A and 192B, Kingston Road, Teddington, TW11 9JD
Existing use of the property as multiple self-contained flats.
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PA26/1531 Awaiting decision
4 Whiteleys Way Hanworth Feltham TW13 6HP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) for Rear Outbuilding.