Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames/PA25/2466

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Green, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB

Decided | Granted Permission
Reference
Richmond upon Thames/PA25/2466
Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Application type
Full Application
Address
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Green, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted Permission
Received
16 Jul 2025
Validated
1 Aug 2025
Started
1 Aug 2025
Decided
2 Feb 2026
Source council
Richmond upon Thames
Council source record
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Public data licence
Open Government Licence v3.0
Record updated
18 Jul 2026
SEO index generated
24 Jul 2026
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Proposal

Works to facilitate the conservation and decarbonisation of the Palm House and Waterlily House to include construction of an ancillary storage building behind the Waterlily House; re-landscaping of the site including reinstatement of the historic oval path around the Palm House, new access ramps and new external steps to the west entrance of the Palm House; installation of a ground level platform lift leading to the Palm House basement; external fabric upgrades to include glass replacement; installation of plant comprising the construction of a new substation and air source heat pumps in the Shaft Yard and associated infrastructure; alterations to part of the boundary wall to facilitate access to the new substation; and other associated works.

Key dates

  1. Received 16 Jul 2025
  2. Validated 1 Aug 2025
  3. Started 1 Aug 2025
  4. Decided 2 Feb 2026

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