Richmond Local Validation Checklist Consultation 2025/26
Results updated 19 Aug 2026
The draft Local Validation Checklist (SPD) consultation closed on 15 January 2026. We received 11 responses from residents and other interested parties.
Following consideration of the consultation responses, the Head of Spatial Planning, in liaison with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, agreed to adopt the Local Validation Checklist on 20 February 2026.
What we heard
Respondents generally supported the clearer structure of the updated Local Validation Checklist, while raising points about ensuring requirements remain proportionate, particularly for minor applications, and seeking further clarification on matters including biodiversity, flood risk, drainage and utilities.
How your feedback was used
Consultation responses were reviewed and considered before the final version of the SPD was adopted. The Council reviewed the comments and incorporated a number of minor, non-substantive updates where appropriate, including around proportionality, flood risk and Biodiversity Net Gain.
Further information
The decision notice, officer decision report and supporting documents can be viewed here.
Overview
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Local Validation Checklist (LVC). You can view the draft checklist here.
The checklist has been updated to reflect current policy requirements and, once adopted, will replace the current version. Please note that if you wish to submit a planning application you must continue to comply with the current adopted Checklist.
How to get involved
We are asking for your feedback to make sure the draft LVC is clear and practical. For more information please visit our make a planning application webpage.
Please give us your feedback either by email or letter:
- By email to LocalPlan@richmond.gov.uk
- By post to Spatial Planning and Design, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ
If your feedback relates to a specific part of the document, please make sure it is clear which part, along with any changes you feel should be made.
Please note that your response will not be treated as confidential and any anonymous responses will not be accepted.
For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Notice.
What happens next
A summary of the responses to the consultation will be made available following the consultation period. These responses will be fully considered and if appropriate, changes will be made to the final version of the document prior to its adoption by the Council, which is intended to be in early 2026.
Areas
- Barnes
- East Sheen
- Fulwell & Hampton Hill
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Hampton
- Hampton North
- Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Heathfield
- Kew
- Mortlake & Barnes Common
- North Richmond
- South Richmond
- South Twickenham
- St. Margarets & North Twickenham
- Teddington
- Twickenham Riverside
- West Twickenham
- Whitton
Audiences
- Open to all
Interests
- Richmond Borough
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