The Planning and Development Control Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026, approving two significant planning applications. The committee granted permission for the demolition of an existing building and the erection of 18 residential units at 1 Spring Vale Terrace, London W14 0AE, and for the change of use of part of the basement of the West 12 Shopping Centre to a self-storage facility.

1 Spring Vale Terrace, London W14 0AE

The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the demolition of the existing building at 1 Spring Vale Terrace, London W14 0AE, and the erection of 18 new residential units. This includes a terrace of six part-three and part-four storey townhouses and a terrace of three three-storey townhouses, along with a four-storey apartment block containing nine flats. The development will also feature solar panels, landscaping, refuse and cycle storage, and five off-street car parking spaces.

The decision was made following a presentation by Neil Egerton, with a planning consultant speaking in objection and a representative of the applicant speaking in support. The committee voted unanimously to approve the officer's recommendations, as amended by an addendum. The Director of Planning and Property has been authorised to grant planning permission upon the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and subject to the listed conditions.

The application involved a comprehensive assessment of various planning considerations, including the principle of land use, housing supply, quality of residential accommodation, design and heritage, residential amenity, highways and transportation, flood risk, energy and sustainability, air quality, land contamination, ecology and biodiversity, and economic development. A significant aspect of the approval was the provision of 50% affordable housing, comprising 67% social rent and 33% intermediate housing (London Living Rent). The development also addresses accessibility, with 10% of dwellings built to wheelchair accessible standards and 90% to accessible and adaptable standards. Numerous conditions were attached to the permission to ensure compliance with policies related to construction management, noise, vibration, air quality, flood risk, energy efficiency, and waste management. A legal agreement was also required to secure various contributions and provisions, including affordable housing, public realm improvements, community safety, employment and skills initiatives, carbon offset payments, and travel plan monitoring.

West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush Green, London W12

The committee also resolved to grant planning permission for the change of use of part of the basement of the West 12 Shopping Centre, London W12, from Class E to a self-storage facility (Use Class B8). The proposal also includes the replacement of an existing double door with a new single glazed door and the installation of four external louvres to the eastern elevation at ground floor level.

Neil Egerton provided a presentation on this application, with the applicants speaking in support. The committee voted unanimously to approve the officer's recommendations, as amended by an addendum. The Director of Planning and Property has been authorised to grant planning permission upon the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and subject to the listed conditions.

The assessment for this application focused on land use, design and visual amenity, impact on neighbouring amenity, highways and parking, fire safety, energy and sustainability, and flood risk. Officers concluded that the change of use to a self-storage facility was compatible with the town centre location and would not harm its vitality or viability. The external alterations were deemed to have a neutral impact on the character and appearance of the area. Conditions were imposed to manage noise and vibration from plant machinery, ensure adequate cycle parking, and control construction impacts. A legal agreement was required to secure financial contributions towards community safety and public realm, discounted storage for local businesses and charities, and a carbon offset payment.