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Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR

Awaiting decision Hammersmith and Fulham 2020/01113/FUL Full Detailed Planning Application

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Proposal

Removal of existing 144m long, 2m high brick wall and replacement with 2m high wall with 1m-1.5m fencing above on the western boundary of the Empress State Building along Sharnbrook House and Marchbank Way; including anti-climb facility; removal of three parking spaces to create new emergency access; landscaping and associated works.

As published by the council, reference 2020/01113/FUL

Application record

Reference
2020/01113/FUL
Type
Full Detailed Planning Application
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
4 May 2020
Validated
5 May 2020
Ward
North End
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW6 1TR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Hammersmith and Fulham register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/02603/FUL Granted

    Empress State Building, Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TR

    Erection of a canopy shelter and storage lockers against the east core side wall to the side of the main entrance; and erection of a relocated smokers shelter adjacent to the west core to the south west of the main building.

    Decided 20 Nov 2025 Full applications
  • 2020/01395/FUL Awaiting decision

    Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR

    Removal of existing boundary treatment (including storage structure to the north west of the site) and replacement with 3m high fence, including anti-climb facility and Vehicle Security Barrier (VSB) on the north and eastern boundaries; new security fencing to the building perimeter and service entrance; new fencing between main building and Gymnasium & Nursery Building; new entrance doors, and associated works.

    Submitted 4 Jun 2020 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 May 2020

    Received by Hammersmith and Fulham

  2. 5 May 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 22 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 June 2020, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Hammersmith and Fulham took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

17 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Hammersmith and Fulham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hammersmith and Fulham decided full applications in a median of 88 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Sharnbrook House, 61 Marchbank Road, London, W14 9PL

    2026/00118/NMAT Submitted 15 Jan 2026 29m away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission reference: 2024/03122/FR3 dated 24/10/25 for the "Erection of a single storey GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Quadratank to accommodate a new sprinkler system, including a sprinkler tank and pump set, to be located externally at ground floor level adjacent to the eastern elevation of Sharnbrook House." Amendment sought is a reduction in the length of the approved GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Quadratank by approximately 1600mm.

    Granted Amendments
    Small domestic

  • Empress State Building, Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TR

    2025/02603/FUL Submitted 24 Sep 2025 48m away

    Erection of a canopy shelter and storage lockers against the east core side wall to the side of the main entrance; and erection of a relocated smokers shelter adjacent to the west core to the south west of the main building.

    Granted Full applications 15 docs

  • Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR

    2020/01395/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2020 57m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

    Removal of existing boundary treatment (including storage structure to the north west of the site) and replacement with 3m high fence, including anti-climb facility and Vehicle Security Barrier (VSB) on the north and eastern boundaries; new security fencing to the building perimeter and service entrance; new fencing between main building and Gymnasium & Nursery Building; new entrance doors, and associated works.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 23 docs
    Small domestic

  • 62 Lillie Road London SW6 1TN

    2020/02804/FUL Submitted 28 Oct 2020 78m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jan

    Erection of wrought iron fencing in the rear garden measuring 1.8m high and 3.96m length.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

  • Flat Basement 56 Lillie Road London SW6 1TN

    2020/01740/TPO Submitted 10 Jul 2020 79m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

    Pruning of a Sycamore Tree (T6) in the rear garden, subject to Tree Preservation Order TPO/293/3/01, by reduction of canopy by approx 3m back to previous points of reduction, maintaining furnishing growth - routine maintenance.

    Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

  • 58 Lillie Road, London, SW6 1TN

    2025/00526/FUL Submitted 25 Feb 2025 83m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Apr

    Erection of an additional floor at main roof level and a single storey rear extension at ground level; provision of bin and cycle storage; conversion of 1no. self-contained flat to 2no. self-contained flats.

    Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 44 docs
    Small domestic

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