Richmond Draft Trees and Development Supplementary Planning Document Consultation 2026

Overview

Richmond Council is consulting on its draft Trees and Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). You can view the full draft SPD here.  

The draft SPD provides clear guidance for developers to assist them in managing and protecting trees during development. It aims to maximise the delivery and protection of trees during the planning process to improve biodiversity and enhance the borough’s natural and built environment for the benefit of local residents.

The SPD will support the policies set out in the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan and help meet the Council’s vision and ambitions for tree planting in the Borough as set out in the Trees for Richmond strategy.

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.    

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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 later in 2026.