Richmond Local Validation Checklist Consultation 2025/26

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.