West Barnes, Merton - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Barnes, Merton - Greater London.
Merton - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Barnes are administered by London Borough Of Merton. View the full London Borough Of Merton planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Barnes
Motspur Park, commonly referred to as West Barnes, is a residential suburb in south-west London, situated within the New Malden and Raynes Park districts. It spans across the boroughs of Kingston upon Thames and Merton, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in both local authorities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £674,368 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kingston upon Thames
- Parliamentary constituency: Wimbledon
- LSOA: Kingston upon Thames 012D
Crime Statistics
203 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 76
- anti-social-behaviour: 35
- vehicle-crime: 21
- public-order: 14
- other-theft: 11
- shoplifting: 11
- burglary: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- other-crime: 5
- drugs: 3
- robbery: 3
- bicycle-theft: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Barnes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Barnes.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for West Barnes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near West Barnes.
- - MOTSPUR PARK GASHOLDERS NEW MALDEN KT3 6NG
(26/PADEM/1250) CROSS BOUNDARY PRIOR APPROVAL APPLICATION TO THE LONDON BOROUGH OF KINGSTON. PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 3NO. REDUNDANT GASHOLDERS & ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS
Status: Undecided | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/01422/PAD · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Motspur Park Gas Holders KT3 6NG
Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 11 Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for proposed demolition of existing 3 gasholders
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Motspur Park Gas Holders KT3 6NG
Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 11 Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for proposed demolition of existing 3 gasholders
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 41 Bargate Close New Malden KT3 6BG
T2934: Quercus robur - English Oak - 1-2 metre crown reduction to the appropriate side growth, remove the epicormic growth at 4 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 119 Byron Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, Merton, KT3 6EZ
ERECTION OF A REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION, REMOVAL OF EXISTING CHIMNEY AND INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL ROOF LIGHTS.
Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 63 Claremont Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, Merton, KT3 6QW
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 5M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.6M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 3M.
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Coombe Boys School College Gardens New Malden KT3 6NT
Details required for Condition 31 (community use agreement) of planning permission 24/01386/FUL (Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Coombe Boys School College Gardens New Malden KT3 6NT
Details required for Condition 24 (flood risk) of planning permission 24/01386/FUL (Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without compliance w
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 128 Tennyson Avenue New Malden KT3 6NA
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A REAR ROOF DORMER EXTENSION WITH A JULIET BALCONY AND THE INSTALLATION OF 3 X ROOFLIGHTS TO THE FRONT SLOPE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Motspur Park Gas Holders SW Of West Barnes Lane London KT3 6NQ
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GASHOLDERS AND ASSOCIATED ABOVE GROUND STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS. PHASED REDEVELOPMENT OF SITE TO PROVIDE 8 TO 16 STOREY 5NOS BLOCKS WITH 586 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND ANCILLARY RESI
Status: Undecided | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Bbc Sports Ground Motspur Park New Malden KT3 6PF
T2905: Quercus robur (English Oak) - 3m Crown reduction, remove Deadwood up to 100mm.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Coombe Boys School College Gardens New Malden KT3 6NT
Display of 5nos non illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 69 Byron Avenue New Malden KT3 6EY
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 92 Claremont Avenue New Malden KT3 6QW
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4.5M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 2.96M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.49M.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 3 Blue House Cottages West Barnes Lane New Malden KT3 6PE
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION AND 3 FRONT ROOFLIGHTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 112 Byron Avenue New Malden KT3 6EZ
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 6M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 3M.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 69 Phyllis Avenue New Malden KT3 6LA
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF HIP TO GABLE AND REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION AND INSTALLATION OF TWO ROOFLIGHTS TO THE FRONT ROOF SLOPE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - 24/P2817 - 53 Cobham Avenue New Malden KT3 6ER
ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND GROUND FLOOR SIDE/REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 111 Adela Avenue New Malden KT3 6LG
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 3.6M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.5M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.7M.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 125 Claremont Avenue New Malden KT3 6QR
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT PORCH, REAR AND SIDE EXTENSION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of West Barnes in Merton - Greater London
Motspur Park, commonly referred to as West Barnes, is a residential suburb in south-west London, situated within the New Malden and Raynes Park districts. It spans across the boroughs of Kingston upon Thames and Merton, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in both local authorities.
Property prices in West Barnes show an average sale price of £674,368, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Barnes area recorded 203 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Barnes has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Old Malden. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Barnes planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in West Barnes
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near West Barnes. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Barnes.
At 58 days on average, decisions near West Barnes slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Barnes were outline applications (50), full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (17).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 99 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 76 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Motspur Park planning applications
- Morden Park planning applications
- Old Malden planning applications
- Raynes Park planning applications
- Bushey Mead planning applications
- New Malden planning applications
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