Richmond upon Thames · Conservation area
Kew Conservation Area
The Kew Conservation Area covers the historic village around Kew Green, the setting of Kew Gardens World Heritage Site and the surrounding Victorian residential streets.
Kew is a designated conservation area in Richmond upon Thames, London. The Kew Conservation Area covers the historic village around Kew Green, the setting of Kew Gardens World Heritage Site and the surrounding Victorian residential streets. Works affecting its character or appearance, including most external alterations, demolition and tree work, require planning permission and may need listed building consent where individual buildings are listed.
Character & fabric
Brick and stucco villas, listed Georgian terraces around Kew Green, mature trees and the river and gardens setting. Richmond and Historic England both review applications affecting the World Heritage Site setting.
Article 4 directions
Article 4 directions cover windows, doors, roof alterations, painting and front boundaries across the area.
Common Kew planning issues
- Roof additions affecting World Heritage Site views
- Listed building internal alterations and joinery
- Side-return and rear extension proposals
- Tree works and front-garden alterations
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