Richmond Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document Consultation 2025/26
Results updated 19 Aug 2026
The draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation closed on 22 January 2026. We received 13 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 Planning Obligations SPD on 26 March 2026.
What we heard
Respondents were supportive of the Planning Obligations SPD but sought clarifications and additional guidance on matters such as infrastructure provision, transport improvements, flood risk, biodiversity, healthcare facilities and affordable workspace.
How your feedback was used
Consultation responses were reviewed and considered before the final version of the SPD was adopted. The Council accepted a number of suggested amendments to improve clarity and consistency with Local Plan and London Plan policies, resulting in several minor, non-substantive changes to the SPD.
Further information
The decision notice, officer decision report and supporting documents can be viewed here.
Overview
Richmond Council is consulting on a draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). You can view the full draft SPD here.
The SPD will support the policies set out in the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan.
The draft SPD sets out the Council’s approach to securing planning obligations through the development management process. It has been updated following the adoption of the Local Plan in October 2025.
It provides detailed guidance on how the impacts of developments will be mitigated through planning obligations, including in relation to climate change, affordable workspace, employment and skills, transport, open space and social infrastructure.
The SPD aims to ensure that financial contributions and other planning obligations are agreed in a clear and consistent way through the planning application process, reducing the need for case-by-case negotiation.
How to get involved
We are asking for your feedback to make sure the draft SPD is clear and practical. For more information please visit our Draft Supplementary Planning Document page.
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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