TW9 & TW10
Builders in Richmond
Richmond has some of the most tightly controlled housing stock in our area. Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and a high concentration of conservation areas mean the planning route matters as much as the build itself.
Work in TW9 and TW10 is rarely a simple permitted development job. A large share of Richmond falls within conservation areas, and listed buildings are common, so external alterations, window replacements and roof changes are examined closely.
That changes how a project should be run. Design and planning need proper time at the front end, specifications have to anticipate what the council will accept, and materials often need to match existing fabric rather than being chosen on cost alone.
The finish standard expected in Richmond is high. Period detailing, joinery, plaster mouldings and heritage-appropriate materials take longer and cost more than modern equivalents, and a programme that ignores this will slip.
Area details
- Postcodes
- TW9 & TW10
- Planning authority
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Based at
- 24 Ripley Road, Hampton, TW12 2JH
Local housing stock
What we build in Richmond
Georgian & Victorian Townhouses
Sympathetic refurbishment, restored period detailing and reworked internal layouts within the constraints of the original structure.
Period Villas
Larger detached and semi-detached homes suited to rear extensions, garden rooms and comprehensive interior renovation.
Lower Ground & Basement Levels
Existing lower-ground floors reworked into usable living space, with attention to damp management, drainage and natural light.
Mansion Flats & Apartments
High-specification internal fit-outs and refurbishments, coordinated around freeholder consent and building access rules.
Before you start
Planning in Richmond
Richmond is covered by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, which has extensive conservation area coverage across TW9 and TW10.
In conservation areas, permitted development rights are commonly restricted. Some locations are also subject to Article 4 directions, which remove specific permitted development rights entirely — meaning work that would be automatic elsewhere requires a full application.
Listed buildings require listed building consent for alterations affecting character, which is separate from planning permission and carries its own criteria. Assuming one covers the other is a common and expensive mistake.
Because approvals here take longer, we recommend treating the planning stage as a distinct phase with its own timeline rather than something that runs alongside mobilising a crew.
General guidance only — planning rules change and depend on your specific address. We confirm the position for your property before any design work begins.
Services
Available across Richmond
Coverage
Nearby
- Richmond Hill
- Richmond Green
- Kew
- North Sheen
- Petersham
- Ham
Common questions
Richmond FAQs
Do you work on listed buildings in Richmond?
We work on period and conservation area properties regularly. For listed buildings, listed building consent is required for alterations affecting character, and we would expect a conservation-experienced architect involved alongside us on the design and application.
What is an Article 4 direction and does it affect me?
An Article 4 direction removes specific permitted development rights in a defined area, so work that would normally be automatic needs a planning application. Parts of Richmond are affected. We check whether your address falls within one before advising on the route.
Why do Richmond projects take longer?
Planning and heritage approvals add time at the start, and matching original materials and detailing takes longer to source and execute. We build that into the programme upfront rather than discovering it mid-project.