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| Address | Project Type | Status | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lonsdale Road, SW13 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 10 Mar 2026 | Complete internal refurbishment including new mechanical and electrical services |
| 58 Castelnau, SW13 | Side Return Extension | Approved | 8 Mar 2026 | Side return infill with rooflight to create enlarged kitchen |
| 55 Castelnau, SW13 | Demolition & Rebuild | Approved | 6 Mar 2026 | Complete demolition and rebuild of war-damaged property to original design |
| 21 Barnes High Street, SW13 | Side Return Extension | Refused | 4 Mar 2026 | Side return and rear extension creating open-plan kitchen-dining space |
| 78 Lonsdale Road, SW13 | Side Return Extension | Approved | 20 Feb 2026 | Infill side return extension to enlarge kitchen at ground floor level |
| 72 Beverley Path, SW13 | Rear Extension | Approved | 8 Feb 2026 | Single-storey rear extension under permitted development rights |
| 25 Beverley Path, SW13 | Loft Conversion | Under Review | 14 Jan 2026 | Hip-to-gable loft conversion with new dormer to rear elevation |
| 33 Church Road, SW13 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 12 Jan 2026 | Full basement dig-out creating cinema room, gym and utility space |
| 15 Glebe Road, SW13 | Mansard Extension | Pending | 9 Dec 2025 | Part rear mansard with conservation-style rooflights to front |
| 28 Lonsdale Road, SW13 | Loft Conversion | Under Review | 4 Nov 2025 | Hip-to-gable loft conversion with new dormer to rear elevation |
| 45 Barnes High Street, SW13 | Demolition & Rebuild | Pending | 21 Oct 2025 | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement five-bedroom house |
| 52 Thorne Street, SW13 | Rear Extension | Approved | 15 Aug 2025 | Full-width single-storey rear extension with roof lantern |
| 57 Nassau Road, SW13 | Full Refurbishment | Pending | 11 Aug 2025 | Complete internal refurbishment including new mechanical and electrical services |
| 33 Church Road, SW13 | Garden Room | Refused | 16 Mar 2025 | Erection of timber-framed garden room for use as home office |
| 79 Beverley Path, SW13 | Listed Building Consent | Approved | 6 Feb 2025 | Sensitively designed rear extension to Grade II listed terraced property |
Barnes has seen strong renovation activity over the past twelve months, with side return extensions accounting for 20% of all planning applications. Full Refurbishments follow at 13%, with demolition & rebuilds making up a further 13% of submissions. This pattern reflects the character of Barnes's housing stock and the aspirations of homeowners in the SW13 postcode.
As a designated conservation area, Barnes requires all external alterations to be sympathetically designed and built using appropriate materials. Planning officers at Richmond upon Thames Council pay close attention to proposals that affect the streetscape, particularly along prominent roads such as The Terrace and Castelnau. Despite these additional requirements, our data shows a 53% approval rate for applications in the area — evidence that well-prepared submissions continue to succeed.
The most active streets for development in Barnes include The Terrace, Castelnau, Nassau Road, where homeowners are investing in both extending and upgrading their properties. Family homes are being extended and reconfigured to create open-plan living spaces, with rear extensions and loft conversions proving the most cost-effective way to add bedrooms and entertaining areas.
Properties in Barnes (SW13) typically range from period terraces to substantial detached homes. Whether you are considering a straightforward loft conversion or a comprehensive basement dig, early engagement with Richmond upon Thames Council's planning department — and appointing an architect familiar with local policy — will significantly improve your chances of a smooth approval. Our team maintains an outstanding track record across the SW13 postcode.
Richmond upon Thames Council manages planning applications across Barnes and the wider borough. As a conservation area, Barnes is subject to additional planning controls. Permitted development rights may be restricted under Article 4 directions, meaning proposals that would normally not require planning permission may need a formal application.
For advice on what you can build in Barnes, see our Planning & Permissions guide. You can also review our planning track record to see our approval rates across London boroughs.
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