The Planning and Development Control Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Tuesday 09 June 2026, approving several planning applications. Key decisions included the variation of a planning permission at Five Star Car Wash to convert office space into residential units and provide a financial contribution for affordable housing, and the redevelopment of Wendell Court to provide nine residential units with a financial contribution towards public realm improvements and affordable housing. The committee also approved the erection of an additional floor and rear extensions at 117-123 King Street to create seven self-contained flats, and a rear roof extension and rear extension at second-floor level at 126 Iffley Road, along with a rear roof extension and rear extension at second-floor level at 13 Batoum Gardens, with an additional condition to protect a mural.

Five Star Car Wash, 10B Shepherd's Bush Road

The committee approved a variation of a previous planning permission¹ for the redevelopment of the Five Star Car Wash site at 10B Shepherd's Bush Road. The original permission, granted in 2017, allowed for 30 residential units and office space. The current application sought to change the use of the approved office unit in the basement into two self-contained residential units: a studio and a one-bedroom flat. Crucially, the proposal also included a variation to the legal agreement² to provide a financial contribution of £2.3 million for off-site affordable housing, replacing the requirement for nine on-site affordable units.

Neil Egerton, team leader for North Area Development Management, explained that the applicants had been unsuccessful in marketing the office space for its approved use and had also struggled to find a housing provider willing to take on the nine affordable units on-site. Charles Lee, speaking on behalf of the applicant, Kiche Properties Shepherds Bush Limited, confirmed that the financial contribution was based on the council's own viability consultants' assessment. Councillor Ross Melton, the ward councillor, expressed disappointment that the additional properties could not be delivered within his ward but congratulated officers on negotiating a financial contribution for affordable housing elsewhere in the borough. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and conditions.

1-3 Chesilton Road

The committee approved the change of use of the former Burlington School of English³ at 1-3 Chesilton Road from educational use to provide 12 self-contained flats. The proposal involved partial demolition, a single-storey side extension, alterations to the roof and windows, and the creation of external amenity space and landscaping. A financial contribution of £469,622 was agreed towards off-site affordable housing, alongside other contributions for community safety and public realm improvements. The development was also approved with conditions including car-free restrictions for the new units and measures to mitigate air quality impacts.

Roy Asagba-Pawa, area team leader for the south of the borough, presented the application, highlighting that the school use had been provided elsewhere in the borough with sufficient capacity. Councillor Wesley Harcourt raised concerns about the number of units without private amenity space, but officers noted that these were non-family units and the site constraints made further provision impractical. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to changes made in the addendum and a legal agreement.

Wendell Court, 16-20 Wendell Road

The committee approved the redevelopment of Wendell Court⁴ at 16-20 Wendell Road, formerly occupied by Leith Cookery⁵, to provide nine residential units. The proposal included partial demolition, the installation of solar panels and air source heat pumps, and the creation of terraces and garden spaces. Neil Egerton, team leader, explained that the loss of the cookery school use was justified due to a lack of demand and the building no longer meeting the school's requirements.

Despite the scheme not being eligible for affordable housing contributions due to its size, a financial contribution of £320,000 was negotiated with the applicants to contribute towards public realm improvements, environmental initiatives, and affordable housing. Councillor Lydia Paynter, Chair of the Committee, declared an interest in this item due to a previous professional relationship with Leith Cookery and left the meeting before the discussion. Councillor Victoria Brignall, Vice Chair, chaired the item. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to conditions and a legal agreement.

117-123 King Street

The committee approved the erection of an additional floor at roof level and rear extensions at 117-123 King Street⁶ to create seven self-contained flats. The proposal also included roof terraces, external staircases, solar panels, and alterations to the shopfront to create a residential entrance. Neil Egerton presented the application, noting that it was not a major development and therefore not required to provide affordable accommodation. However, a financial contribution of £248,888 was negotiated towards community safety, public realm improvements, and environmental initiatives. The new units would be car parking permit-free.

Councillor Molly Mantle and Councillor Callum Nimmo raised concerns about the construction logistics plan, given the site's location on King Street and Down Place. Officers assured them that a detailed plan would be secured by condition and monitored. Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure questioned the strategic conversations held about developing the entire site for a more significant contribution to the streetscape, but officers explained their statutory responsibility to assess applications against the development plan. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to changes made in the addendum and a legal agreement.

Flat First Floor, 126 Iffley Road

The committee approved the erection of a rear roof extension and a rear extension at second-floor level at 126 Iffley Road⁷, within the Bradmore Conservation Area. The proposal also included rooflights and the creation of a small roof terrace. Neil Egerton presented the application, noting that similar rear roof extensions were common in the area. Eight objections were received from local residents, raising concerns about loss of privacy, noise, and the appearance of the terrace. Officers addressed these concerns by including conditions for obscure glazing and non-opening windows up to a height of 1.7 metres. Councillor Ross Melton, Chair of the Pensions Board and Climate, Sustainability and Travel PAC, noted that the 78% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions was pretty damn good. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to changes made in the verbal addendum.

Flat D Second Floor, 13 Batoum Gardens

The committee approved the erection of a rear roof extension, a rear extension at second-floor level, and a roof terrace at 13 Batoum Gardens⁸, within the Melrose Conservation Area. Neil Egerton presented the application, noting that it was similar to previous approved applications on the street. Councillor Melton raised a specific concern about protecting a notable mural on the side of the property, and the committee agreed to add a condition requiring a method statement for the mural's preservation during construction. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to changes made in the verbal addendum and the additional condition.

Five Star Car Wash, 10B Shepherd's Bush Road (Variation of Condition)

The committee approved a variation of a planning permission⁹ at the Five Star Car Wash site at 10B Shepherd's Bush Road. The original permission, granted in 2017, allowed for 30 residential units and office space. The current application sought to change the use of the approved office unit in the basement into two self-contained residential units: a studio and a one-bedroom flat. Crucially, the proposal also included a deed of variation to the original Section 106 agreement² to provide a financial contribution of £2.3 million for off-site affordable housing, replacing the requirement for nine on-site affordable units.

Neil Egerton, team leader for North Area Development Management, explained that the applicants had been unsuccessful in marketing the office space for its approved use and had also struggled to find a housing provider willing to take on the nine affordable units on-site. Charles Lee, speaking on behalf of the applicant, Kiche Properties Shepherds Bush Limited, confirmed that the financial contribution was based on the council's own viability consultants' assessment. Councillor Ross Melton, the ward councillor, expressed disappointment that the additional properties could not be delivered within his ward but congratulated officers on negotiating a financial contribution for affordable housing elsewhere in the borough. The committee voted to approve the recommendation, subject to the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and conditions.