Plans have been submitted to Richmond Council to demolish a house in Barnes and replace it with a larger, modern four-bedroom home.

Proposals could see a three-bedroom semi-detached property on Boileau Road knocked down and replaced with a new house featuring a basement.

Submitted on 2 September 2025 by Oliver Leech Architects on behalf of owners Mr and Mrs Passmore, the proposal would nearly double the home's size, from 105 square metres to 196 square metres.

The front elevation of the Barnes home (credit: Planning application).

Oliver Leech Architects explain: "The intention of the design is to complement and respect the character of neighbouring houses.

"The existing building suffers from performance issues. It is poorly insulated, with inadequate background ventilation, causing damp issues."

The new property would include basement level accommodation and associated site works across the 400 square metre site.

Mr and Mrs Passmore project would result in a net gain of 91 square metres of residential floor space. The proposed property would contain eight habitable rooms, compared to six in the existing dwelling.

The rear elevation of the property (credit: Planning application).

The original property was one of the 'Boot Houses' built between 1919 and 1939.

The design and access statement notes: "Due to the poor build quality of the Boot Houses, many have since been re-built over the years."

Behind this style of house was prolific developer, Henry Boot who in the 30s built the series of easy to construct 'Boot Estate' homes.

The development includes provisions for four cycle parking spaces and one slow electric vehicle charging point. No car parking spaces are proposed.

Building works are expected to commence in November 2025, with completion anticipated by December 2026.

The application is currently under consideration by Richmond Council. A decision is due by 28 October 2025.

To read the full application click here.