On 22 May 2024 Richmond Council gave planning permission for the development of the Barnes Hospital site to include residential units, a special needs school and a hospital. Work started on the site this week.

Buildings in the eastern part of the site have now been demolished but not yet those in the western part. This is because planning permission for the replacement mental health facility (outpatient hospital) and Special Needs School in the eastern part was granted in October last year while planning permission for housing in the western part was not granted until May this year. Demolition in the western part is expected to follow soon. The three small buildings by the entrance gate will survive, as will the wall surrounding the site plus a few trees.

At White Hart Lane level crossing

and a look inside the site

And a look inside

With thanks to Richard Barfield and Maurice Joseph.

And if they need some refreshment