The Planning and Development Control Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Tuesday 7 July 2026. The committee considered and agreed the minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 September 2026. The committee also considered applications for Unit 1b, Waterside Tower, The Boulevard; 40 Barclay Road; Land North of Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way; and Land at Albert Wharf and Swedish Wharf, Wandsworth Bridge Road. Decisions on these applications were made based on officer recommendations, with some subject to addendums and legal agreements. Councillor Callum Nimmo declared an interest in the 1-3 Sussex Place application due to the developer attending a TRA meeting he also attended, but stated he would approach the discussion with an open mind.

Advertisement Consent for Banners in Bishop's Park

The committee granted advertisement consent for the retention of 18 non-illuminated double-sided advert banners within Bishop's Park. The banners, measuring 1.6m in height by 0.6m in width, are to be displayed on existing lighting columns at a height of 2.8m. The application was for advertisement consent, and officers recommended approval, stating that the design, size, and siting were acceptable in visual amenity terms and did not detrimentally affect neighbouring properties or highway safety. They also considered that the banners preserved the character and appearance of the Bishop's Park conservation area and the registered historic park and garden. Despite 152 objections received, primarily concerning retrospective application, lack of transparency, visual clutter, and commercialisation of public space, officers concluded that the banners were of a modest scale and did not detrimentally impact the park's character or views. The consent is for a period of five years.

Advertisement Consent for Banners on Stevenage Road

Advertisement consent was also granted for part retention and part proposed 18 non-illuminated double-sided advert banners along Stevenage Road, between Bishop's Park Road and Langthorne Street. These banners, measuring 2.2m in height by 0.785m in width, are to be displayed on existing lighting columns at a height of 2.8m. Similar to the Bishop's Park application, officers recommended approval, citing acceptable visual amenity, no detrimental effect on neighbouring properties or highway safety, and preservation of the character of the Bishops Park, Crabtree, and Fulham Reach conservation areas. Despite 82 objections raising concerns about retrospective applications, visual clutter, and commercialisation, officers deemed the banners to be of a modest scale and appropriate for the surroundings. The consent is for a period of five years.

Full Planning Permission for Mixed-Use Development at Liberty House

Full planning permission was granted for a significant mixed-use development at Liberty House, 76-80 Hammersmith Road, comprising life science/office accommodation and a hotel. The development includes partial demolition, reconfiguration, and extension of existing buildings, along with new buildings and extensions. The hotel will be a 10-storey building (plus basement and plant) with 371 bedrooms, and the life science/office building will be a part 5/part 9-storey structure. The proposal also includes ancillary café/restaurant/bar space, conferencing facilities, a gym, new public realm, and landscaping. The application was supported by numerous documents, including detailed plans, energy statements, flood risk assessments, and transport assessments. The development was justified on the principle of efficient land use, economic benefits, job creation, and high-quality design. Conditions were imposed relating to demolition management, construction logistics, air quality, noise, flood risk, drainage, and materials. A Section 106 legal agreement was also required to secure contributions towards public realm improvements, carbon offsetting, employment and training initiatives, affordable workspace, and monitoring fees.

Full Planning Permission for Porch Extension at 27 Colet Gardens

Permission was granted for the erection of a single-storey porch extension to the front side of the main building at 27 Colet Gardens, London, W14 9DL. The extension will be approximately 2.3m in length and 3.2m in width, with a maximum height of 3.2m and eaves height of 2.4m. It will be constructed of clear glazing with a mono-pitched roof and brown aluminium framing. The application received 37 objections, primarily concerning the departure from the estate's established architectural character, potential precedent, impact on privacy, and noise nuisance. However, revised plans addressed concerns about materials and floor levels. Officers concluded that the extension would be largely screened by boundary walls and existing built form, have a minimal visual impact, and would not dominate the host property. The brown aluminium framing was deemed more in keeping with the existing building than black. The decision was made subject to conditions regarding time limits, approved drawings, and materials.

Full Planning Permission for Padel Courts at Land West of Macfarlane Road

Permission was granted for the demolition of existing brick sheds and a warehouse building at Land West of Macfarlane Road and East Side of Frithville Gardens, London W12 7LA, and the erection of a replacement single-storey marquee building to provide three padel courts. The proposal also includes a single-storey extension to the existing two-storey office building for toilet facilities, external alterations to the office building, and a change of use from office (Class E) to a clubhouse (Class F2). The application received 12 objections, mainly concerning noise and disturbance from padel court usage, light pollution, traffic, and the impact on neighbouring amenity. However, an acoustic assessment indicated that noise levels would not exceed existing ambient sound levels during daytime hours, and conditions were imposed to limit operational hours to 07:00-23:00. The proposal was also justified by the loss of vacant B8 employment space and the provision of community benefits, including free court time for local schools and discounted membership for low-income individuals. A legal agreement was required to secure car-free development and other highway works.

Full Planning Permission for Mixed-Use Development at 643 Fulham Road

Permission was granted for the erection of an additional floor at roof level and five-storey rear and side extensions to the existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 643 Fulham Road, London SW6 5PU. The development will create 15 additional HMO rooms, bringing the total to 44, along with enhanced shared facilities and amenity space. The existing public house at basement and ground floor levels will be retained and reconfigured, with a modest reduction in its floorspace. The proposal also includes rebuilding the existing chimney stack, installing air source heat pumps, erecting a bike and bin store, and excavating part of the rear garden. The application was justified by the intensification of an existing HMO use in a sustainable location, contributing to housing targets and providing quality accommodation. Concerns were raised about the public house's retention and potential noise, but these were addressed through conditions and an Operational Management Plan. The development was considered acceptable in design and heritage terms, preserving the character of the Walham Green Conservation Area. A Section 106 agreement was required for affordable housing contributions, carbon offsetting, urban greening, and economic development initiatives.

Full Planning Permission for Extensions and Conversion at The Clarence, 148 North End Road

Full planning permission was granted for the reconfiguration and retention of the existing public house at basement and ground floor levels at The Clarence, 148 North End Road, London W14 9PP, along with the erection of two additional floors at roof level and five-storey rear and side extensions. This will facilitate the change of use of the upper floors from ancillary public house uses to 11 self-contained flats. The ground floor commercial space will be enlarged, and associated works include new door openings, installation of air source heat pumps, an acoustic barrier, and a roof access hatch. The proposal was justified by the intensification of an existing HMO use in a sustainable town centre location, contributing to housing targets and providing quality accommodation. Concerns were raised about the public house's retention and potential noise, but these were addressed through conditions and an Operational Management Plan. The development was considered acceptable in design and heritage terms, preserving the character of the Barons Court Conservation Area. A Section 106 agreement was required for affordable housing contributions, carbon offsetting, urban greening, and economic development initiatives.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 September 2026 were agreed as an accurate record.

Other Items

The committee also considered applications for Unit 1b, Waterside Tower, The Boulevard; 40 Barclay Road; Land North of Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way; and Land at Albert Wharf and Swedish Wharf, Wandsworth Bridge Road. Decisions on these applications were made based on officer recommendations, with some subject to addendums and legal agreements. Councillor Callum Nimmo declared an interest in the 1-3 Sussex Place application due to the developer attending a TRA meeting he also attended, but stated he would approach the discussion with an open mind.