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

Awaiting decision Richmond upon Thames PA26/2183 Full Application

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Construction of Proposed Helium Recovery Modular Building

As published by the council, reference PA26/2183

Application record

Reference
PA26/2183
Type
Full Application
Status
Registered
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Fulwell & Hampton Hill Ward [FLW], Teddington Ward [TDD]
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.

  • PA26/2064 Granted

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

    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.

    Decided 6 Aug 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. 22 Jun 2026

    Received by Richmond upon Thames

  2. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 17 August 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

9 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

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

    PA26/2064 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 0m away

    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.

    Granted Full applications 17 docs
  • Laboratory Of The Goverment Chemist Queens Road Teddington TW11 0LY

    24/T0783/TPO Submitted 24 Sep 2024 58m 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
    Small domestic
  • National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW

    PA25/3144 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 62m away

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

    Granted Conditions 6 docs
  • Laboratory Of The Government Chemist Queens Road Teddington Middlesex

    PA25/2927 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 62m away

    76% historically approved · decision due ~6 Apr

    Change of use of Building 39 from ancillary E(g)(ii) (research and development) to flexible E(g)(ii) (research and development), E(g)(iii) (industrial processes), B2 (general industry) and B8 (storage and distribution). Demolition of remaining existing E(g)(ii) (research and development) units and construction of flexible E(g)(ii) (research and development), E(g)(iii) (industrial processes), B2 (general industry) and B8 (storage and distribution) multi-unit enterprise park. Ancillary works including external lighting, parking areas, hard and soft landscaping.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 303 docs
  • Laboratory Of The Government Chemist, Kelvin Avenue Teddington

    04/0887/DD01 Submitted 26 Apr 2005 64m away

    Details persuant condition: LA07A

    Granted Reserved matters 6 docs
  • National Physical Laboratory Queens Road Teddington Richmond Upon Thames TW11 0LW

    05/3759/FUL Submitted 16 Dec 2005 93m away

    Dishcarge of condition CP02U (for demolition of existing structures by December 2003) to allow extension of time for demolition to March 2008

    Granted Full applications Demolition 9 docs

In Richmond upon Thames

  • PA26/3182 Awaiting decision

    37 Sheen Road, Richmond TW9 1AJ

    Removal of car parking and re-landscaping of the external courtyard, including provision of soft flooring, cycle storage, an acoustic canopy and screen, attenuation tanks and fire doors to facilitate its use as ancillary amenity space to the Use Class E premises, and associated alterations.

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • PA26/2596 Refused

    95, Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1YJ

    Construction of a first-floor rear extension over part of the existing single-storey rear extension, together with associated external alterations at the rear of the building, including remodelling of roof lights, a new concealed air-conditioning condenser unit and introduction of a semi-intensive green roof on the existing ground floor extension.

    Received 24 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • PA26/1097 Granted

    Teddington School Broom Road Teddington TW11 9PJ

    Construction of a two-storey extension to the existing Sixth Form building to provide additional teaching, independent study, and student support spaces. Associated works include alterations to hard and soft landscaping, replacement of existing surfacing with permeable paving, and minor boundary treatments to define the Sixth Form area; enlargement of the existing soakaway to accommodate additional surface water runoff. The development does not result in an increase in student capacity.

    Received 27 Mar, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PA26/2124 Granted

    LONDON BUS SALES DEPOT, Stanley Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NP

    Electrical infrastructure required for charging of electric buses, including new transformer housing and LV panel housing.

    Received 16 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PA26/0779 Refused

    Outside Travelodge Regal House 70 London Road Twickenham

    The installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator, air quality monitoring station and advertisement display outside 70 London Road and removal of existing kiosk outside 29-31 King Street

    Received 6 Mar, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications