Planning application
Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR
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Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2020/01395/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 2020/01395/FUL
- Type
- Full Detailed Planning Application
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 4 Jun 2020
- Validated
- 5 Jun 2020
- Decided
- 7 Sep 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.
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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.
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2020/01113/FUL Awaiting decision
Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR
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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jun 2020
Received by Hammersmith and Fulham
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5 Jun 2020
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2020
Decision issued
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22 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
23 documents on file for this application
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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.
Granted Full applications 15 docs -
Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR
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.
Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs -
Sharnbrook House, 61 Marchbank Road, London, W14 9PL
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 AmendmentsSmall domestic -
Earls Court 2 Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TW
Temporary planning permission for erection of four single-storey portable units for use as a Skills Centre (Class F.1) for an operational period from March 2026 until March 2029 (not including the installation and de-installation periods); with access from Empress Place and associated groundworks, drainage, means of enclosure, servicing and cycle parking.
Granted Full applications 30 docsSmall domestic -
Earls Court 2 Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TW
Temporary installation of five padel courts, with associated enclosures, entrance arch structure and floodlighting; comprising six - single and two-storey portacable units (including food stalls, wellness room, bar, office and reception); for use as outdoor padel sports and recreation (Class F.2) with access from Empress Place; for an operational period from October 2023 until December 2025; associated groundworks, drainage, means of enclosure, lighting, servicing and cycle parking (See also Advertisement Consent Application ref: 2023/02632/ADV for the temporary installation of non-illuminated signage on the portacable units and entrance archway signage associated with the proposed temporary use).
Withdrawn Amendments 1 doc -
Earls Court 2 Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TW
Installation of one additional padel court (6th padel court) with enclosures, floodlighting, and associated works, for a temporary period up to 31 December 2028; to operate in conjunction with the existing temporary 5 no. padel courts (on main site) approved under temporary planning permission (ref: 2025/03216/FUL) dated 9 April 2026.
Granted Full applications 27 docs
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