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Search the Public Notice PortalThe number of demolition permits in Richmond and Wandsworth have surged as homeowners and developers try to get the most out of sites in high-value areas.
According to Sundemolition, this is part of a broader trend towards maximising land value through redevelopment in neighbourhoods where property prices remain well above the London average.
An analysis of a Freedom of Information request by Sundemolition shows a 166.6 per cent increase in demolition permits between 2021 and 2023, with 43 permits issued across the two boroughs between 2021 and 2025.
Mat Stewart, building expert at Sundemolition, said: "Demolition isn’t just about tearing down an old building, it’s about unlocking the site’s potential. For investors, underused properties can be converted into high-value residential or commercial spaces."
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Recent permits include 19 issued in 2024 and 11 recorded between January and September 2025.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the average house price in Richmond upon Thames is £785,000, while in Wandsworth it stands at £696,000.
Mr Stewart added: "The increase in demolition permits we’re seeing in Richmond and Wandsworth reflects a real shift in how homeowners and developers are approaching underused properties."
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