The Planning and Development Control Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2A026 to discuss a range of planning applications. The meeting agenda included proposals for a large mixed-use development at Lots Road South, alterations to an existing leisure facility at 3 Shortlands, and the creation of new residential units and commercial floorspace at 350-358 Uxbridge Road. Other items on the agenda were a change of use to an apart-hotel at 104 King Street, temporary installation of welfare facilities at 153 Hurlingham Road, and a variation to an existing planning permission for La Reserve Hotel. Finally, the committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for new residential terraced houses at 81 Blythe Road.

Lots Road South, London SW10 0RN

The committee was scheduled to consider a detailed planning application for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Lots Road South site, which straddles the boundary between the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The proposal includes the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings ranging from five to thirteen storeys. The scheme is planned to provide 274 homes, including affordable housing and extra care units, alongside 2,015 square metres of non-residential floorspace for commercial and community uses. The plans also include public realm works and improvements to the Chelsea Creek wall for flood resilience and habitat enhancement. The application is cross-boundary, meaning LBHF can only grant permission for the portion within its administrative boundary, but the development is designed as a single, integrated scheme. Significant considerations included the principle of development on brownfield land, housing delivery (including affordable housing targets and mix), urban design, heritage impacts on conservation areas and listed buildings, residential amenity, transport, sustainability measures, flood risk, air quality, and noise. Numerous conditions and planning obligations were recommended to mitigate potential impacts and secure public benefits.

3 Shortlands, London W6 8DA

The committee was scheduled to discuss a full detailed planning application for the erection of 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 included the extension of an existing mezzanine floor, relocation of the gym entrance, adjustments to facades, and improvements to the public realm and landscaping along Hammersmith Road. Officer recommendations included granting planning permission subject to conditions and a satisfactory legal agreement. Key considerations were land use, design and heritage, impact on neighbouring residents, highways and transport, flood risk, energy and sustainability, air quality, and land contamination.

350 - 358 Uxbridge Road, London W12 7LL

This application concerned the erection of additional floors at roof level to create five new self-contained residential flats, rear extensions to provide commercial floorspace, and the formation of roof terraces. The officer recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a legal agreement. The report highlighted the principle of development on a small site, the quality of the proposed residential accommodation, design and heritage considerations, impact on neighbouring amenity, highways and transport, environmental matters including flood risk and air quality, and the need for planning obligations.

104 King Street, London W6 0QW

The committee was scheduled to consider a full detailed planning application for the change of use of part of the existing office accommodation (Use Class E) to an apart-hotel (Use Class C1). The proposal would provide 68 rooms, including accessible units. Officer recommendations included granting planning permission subject to conditions and a legal agreement. Key considerations were the loss of employment use, the principle of visitor accommodation, design and heritage impacts, residential amenity, transport and highways, flood risk, energy and sustainability, air quality, and land contamination. The report noted that the site had a high Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) and that the proposal would be car-free.

153 Hurlingham Road, London SW6 3NN

This application was for the temporary installation of welfare and office facilities in portacabins to support construction works at a nearby site. The temporary use was proposed for a limited period, with a condition requiring the removal of the portacabins and restoration of the land upon completion of the construction works. Officer recommendations included granting permission subject to conditions. The report focused on the temporary nature of the development, its visual impact, and potential impacts on residential amenity, highways, and the environment.

La Reserve Hotel, 422 - 428 Fulham Road, London SW6 1DU

The committee was scheduled to consider a Section 73 application to vary conditions of an existing planning permission for an apart-hotel. The proposed amendments included a retrospective second basement extension and minor alterations to the building's elevations and footprint. Officer recommendations included granting permission subject to conditions and a revised legal agreement. The assessment focused on the acceptability of the basement development, design and heritage impacts, residential amenity, transport, environmental matters, and the implications of the retrospective element.

81 Blythe Road, London W14 0HP

This application concerned the demolition of an existing vacant office building and the erection of five new residential terraced houses. Officer recommendations included granting planning permission subject to conditions and a legal agreement. The report addressed the principle of development on a small site, the quality of residential accommodation, design and heritage, residential amenity, transport, environmental considerations including flood risk, air quality, and land contamination. The proposal was noted to be a net gain of five residential units.