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National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

Granted Richmond upon Thames PA26/2064 Full Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

External alterations associated with proposed refurbishment of laboratory in Building 54 for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance research inc. new 0.2m diameter discharge stack with support structure and extract fan at first floor level, 2No air intake/extract grilles in perimeter walls, pipework behind existing fascia, and new external doors at ground level with part internal alterations.

As published by the council, reference PA26/2064

Application record

Reference
PA26/2064
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Permission
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Decided
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Teddington Ward [TDD]
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TW11 0LW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Richmond upon Thames register

This site has had 9 applications since 2019: 8 approved, 0 refused.

  • PA26/2183 Awaiting decision

    National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

    Construction of Proposed Helium Recovery Modular Building

    Submitted 22 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PA25/4549 Granted

    National Physical Laboratory Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0LW

    Installation of satellite earth station comprising 2No 1.8m diameter satellite dishes with associated controls, finished in white and mounted on 2.3m high galvanised steel poles to the south roof of Module 1. Equipment to be supported on new bespoke galvanised steel spreader frame complete with 1.1m high grey GRP or galvanised steel safety handrail and new roof level access door in keeping with facade.

    Decided 3 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • PA25/4528 Granted

    National Physical Laboratory Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0LW

    Removal of section of timber fencing to Bushy House's southern boundary and replacement with traditional black painted metal estate railings

    Decided 4 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • PA25/3144 Granted

    National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

    Details pursuant to Condition C4 - Soft landscaping required of planning permission ref. 24/1500/FUL dated 14 March 2025.

    Decided 28 Jan 2026 Conditions
  • 22/2988/FUL Granted

    National Physical Laboratory Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0LW

    Installation of 750m long AQML Cross-Site Time Fibre Interlink 6m below existing ground level with 4No inspection chambers and 2No temporary contractor compounds

    Decided 20 Mar 2023 Full applications
  • 21/T0749/TPO Granted

    National Physical Laboratory Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0LW

    All tree ID numbers as per tree survey report and location plans TPO works: T045 Cedar - reduce crown by maximum 2.5m in height and spread to reduce wind loading/mechanical loading on weak union

    Decided 14 Sep 2021 Trees
  • 21/T0574/TCA Granted

    National Physical Laboratory Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0LW

    All tree ID numbers as per tree survey report and location plans Conservation Area: T006 Cedar - reduce compromised branches on southern aspect by up to 4m to lessen mechanical loading. Aerial inspection of cavity and stabilise major deadwood T008 London plane - reduce crown by maximum 4 to reduce mechanical loading on defect and remove major deadwood T013 Holm oak - reduce crown on western aspect by maximum 6m and reduce crown height by maximum 3m T017 Cedar - reduce crown by maximum 6m in height and spread to reduce loading on defective union T018 London Plane - reduce crown height by maximum 10m to reduce mechanical loading T020 Holm oak - reduce crown height and spread by maximum 4m to reduce wind loading on defect T021 Holm oak - remove major deadwood T023 Malus - reduce dead stem by 2m to stabilise T024 London plane - remove major deadwood T025 London plane - remove major deadwood T026 London plane - remove major deadwood - aerial inspection of cavity/area around fruiting bodies of Inonotus hispidus to assess decay progression All works compliant with BS3998:2010

    Decided 14 Sep 2021 Trees
  • 17/1633/DD05 Granted

    National Physical Laboratory Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0LW

    Details pursuant to conditions U0029523 - Cycling, and Refuse and Recycling of planning permission 17/1633/VRC.

    Decided 30 Dec 2019 Reserved matters

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Jun 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 6 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

  4. 13 Aug 2026

    Status changed to Recommendation under review

    Previously Registered.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

17 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Richmond upon Thames granted permission on 6 August 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.

About full applications

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    PA26/2790 Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

    Building description: Demolition is sought for the main laboratory buildings (in the northern portion of the site) and the ancillary laboratory and storage buildings (western portion of the Site). The existing red-brick main laboratory buildings vary in height from 11m to 16m with chimneys extending to over 20m in height. The main laboratory building also contains ancillary offices facing onto New Kelvin Avenue and large ground floor plant rooms that supported the laboratory function. Building 39 in the south eastern corner of Site will be retained.

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  • Laboratory Of The Goverment Chemist Queens Road Teddington TW11 0LY

    24/T0783/TPO Submitted 24 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    G2709 - Hornbeam - Crown lift over the grass area to 2m - Crown lift by 3m to leave a canopy spread of 3m and height of 3m T2738 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown height by 4m and sides by 2.5m back to previous pruning points. Finished height to be 13m with a 5m radialspread T2470 Hornbeam - Remove dead top leaving a canopy spread of 3m and height of 5m G2746 Cypress, Laurel, Elder - Cut back all foliage/branches 0.5m past the line of sight between cameras up to a height of 5m leaving a canopy spread of 3m and height of 5m. G2753.1 - Cypress, Laurel - Cut back all foliage 0.5m past the line of sight between cameras up to a height of 5m leaving a canopy spread of 3m and height of 5m. G2757.1 - Cypress, Laurel - Cut back all foliage 0.5m past the line of sight between cameras up to a height of 5m leaving a canopy spread of 3m and height of 5m. G2759.1 - Cypress, Laurel, Ash, Elaeagnus, Pittosporum - Cut back all foliage 0.5m past the line of sight between cameras up to a height of 5m leaving a canopy spread of 3m and height of 5m. G2765 - Ash - Remove Elaeagnus from the crowns of 2 Ash by the fence Crown reduction of 4m in width and 4m reduction in height. G2770 - Leyland Cypress - Trim top and sides as part of general maintenance Reduce top by 1m and sides by 1m Leaving height as 5m and width as 3m

    Granted Trees 12 docs
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  • National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

    PA25/3144 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 50 yards away

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    Granted Conditions 6 docs
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    PA25/2927 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

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    Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 304 docs
  • Laboratory Of The Government Chemist, Kelvin Avenue Teddington

    04/0887/DD01 Submitted 26 Apr 2005 50 yards away

    Details persuant condition: LA07A

    Granted Reserved matters 6 docs
  • National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

    PA26/2183 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 100 yards away

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    Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

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