The Planning and Development Control Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026, approving a significant mixed-use redevelopment at Lots Road South, a detailed planning application for extensions to a gym at 3 Shortlands, and a change of use for an apart-hotel at 104 King Street. The committee also granted permission for new residential houses at 81 Blythe Road and a minor material amendment to an existing planning permission for an apart-hotel at La Reserve Hotel, while approving a temporary construction welfare facility at 153 Hurlingham Road. A proposal for additional floors at 350-358 Uxbridge Road was also approved.

Lots Road South, Parsons Green and Sandford, 2025/02928/FUL

The committee granted planning permission for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Lots Road South site, which straddles the boundary between Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea. The project involves the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings ranging from five to thirteen storeys. The scheme will provide 274 homes, including affordable housing and extra care units, alongside 2,015 square metres of non-residential floorspace for commercial and community uses. Significant public realm works and improvements to the Chelsea Creek wall for flood resilience and habitat enhancement are also included. The decision was unanimous, subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

3 Shortlands, Hammersmith Broadway, 2025/01723/FUL

Planning permission was granted for a double-height single-storey rear extension, including a mezzanine and roof terrace, to the existing gym and pool facility at 3 Shortlands. The proposal also includes extending the existing mezzanine floor, relocating the gym entrance, and making adjustments to the facades fronting Hammersmith Road and the adjacent piazza. Improvements to the public realm and landscaping along Hammersmith Road are also part of the plan. The decision was unanimous, subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

350 - 358 Uxbridge Road, White City, 2025/03221/FUL

The committee unanimously approved a detailed planning application for the erection of additional floors at roof level to create five new self-contained flats. The proposal also includes rear extensions at ground and first-floor levels to provide 339 square metres of commercial floorspace and the formation of roof terraces at first-floor level to the rear elevation. The decision was unanimous, subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

104 King Street, Hammersmith Broadway, 2025/00369/FUL

Planning permission was granted for the change of use of part of the existing office accommodation at 104 King Street to an apart-hotel. The scheme will provide 68 rooms, including accessible units, and will feature on-site laundry facilities and a breakfast area. The decision was approved by a majority of four votes to two, subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

153 Hurlingham Road, Palace and Hurlingham, 2025/03431/FUL

The committee unanimously granted permission for the temporary installation of welfare and office facilities in portacabins at 153 Hurlingham Road. These facilities are required to support the construction works for an approved care home development at 160-164 Hurlingham Road. The temporary use is intended to shorten the construction programme and reduce noise and disturbance. The portacabins are to be removed and the site restored upon completion of the construction works, no later than 10 March 2028.

La Reserve Hotel, Walham Green, 2025/03297/VAR

The committee voted by a majority of four to two to grant a minor material amendment to an existing planning permission for an apart-hotel. The variation sought to increase the size of the approved basement by creating a double-storey extension and make minor alterations to the elevational treatment and footprint of the building. The amendments were approved subject to conditions and a revised legal agreement.

81 Blythe Road, Brook Green, 2025/02206/FUL

Planning permission was unanimously granted for the redevelopment of 81 Blythe Road, involving the demolition of the existing vacant office building and the construction of five new residential terraced houses. The development will include four storeys, a lower ground level, cycle parking, internal utility stores, and amenity space. The decision was unanimous, subject to conditions.