Proposed Main Modifications to the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan

Overview

We are in the final stages of bringing forward a new Local Plan for the borough.

The Local Plan sets out a strategic vision, objectives and the spatial strategy. The draft Plan includes place-based strategies, site allocations, and thematic policies that will guide future development in the borough. The draft Plan seeks to address future challenges including climate change, health, affordability and liveability.

There is more information here on what planning policy is about. 

We started work on a new Local Plan in 2020 and you can read more about the preparation of the Plan here. We are now in the final stages of its preparation.

Following the 'Examination in Public' hearings in June and July last year, the Planning Inspectors have proposed a number of changes to the Local Plan (Publication version), known as ‘Main Modifications’, which they consider are necessary to make the Plan ‘sound’ and/or legally compliant. These are subject to public consultation until 17 March 2025.

Have your say

We would welcome your views - please click on the link in the 'Give us your views' box below to read the Inspectors’ Proposed Main Modifications (including changes to the Policies Map designations where relevant) and the Addendums to the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment.

You can then respond to the consultation either:

• by email to LocalPlan@richmond.gov.uk
• by post to Spatial Planning and Design, LB Richmond upon Thames, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ

Please note that your response will not be treated as confidential and any anonymous responses will not be accepted.    

What happens next

Responses to the Main Modifications (including changes to the Policies Map designations where relevant) will be forwarded to the Planning Inspectors, who will take them into account before issuing their report. If the Inspectors find the Plan sound, it is anticipated that the Council will adopt it later in 2025.