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

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

• 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.

  Decided 7 Sep 2020 Full applications
• 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.

  Decided 29 Jul 2020 Full applications

1. 24 Sep 2025

   Received by Hammersmith and Fulham

2. 29 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: APPLICATION APPROVED

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Hammersmith and Fulham granted permission on 20 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR

  2020/01395/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  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

• Empress State Building Empress Approach London SW6 1TR

  2020/01113/FUL Submitted 4 May 2020 50 yards away

  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

  2026/00118/NMAT Submitted 15 Jan 2026 100 yards 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

• Maisonette 3 First And Second Floors 46 Lillie Road London SW6 1TN

  2018/01567/FUL Submitted 15 May 2018 100 yards away

  Erection of an additional floor at roof level; erection of a rear extension at third floor level, on top of existing back addition.

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs

• Earls Court 2 Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TW

  P/2026/00409/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  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 docs
  Small domestic

• Earls Court 2 Empress Approach, London, SW6 1TW

  2024/02879/NMAT Submitted 8 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  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

• P/2026/00774/FUL Granted

  6 Flat B First And Second Floors,Hetley Road,London,Hammersmith And Fulham,W12 8BB

  Raising of parapet wall and erection of steel posts and glass balustrades around the flat roof of the two storey rear back addition at second floor level, in connection with its use as a roof terrace; installation of French doors to replace the existing sash window at second floor level to the rear elevation.

  Received 17 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/02559/FUL Awaiting decision

  34 Oaklands Grove, London, W12 0JA

  Erection of a rear roof extension, involving an increase in the ridge height by 300mm, and including the installation of French doors and a Juliet balcony; erection of a single storey rear extension, to the side and rear of the existing back addition; installation of 2no. roof lights in the front roof slope; installation of French doors and a Juliet balcony to replace existing window to the rear elevation of the existing back addition at second floor level; formation of a roof terrace to the rear elevation at first floor level, enclosing part of the flat roof of the proposed single storey rear extension with a 1.7 metre high obscured glazed screen;

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/01606/FUL Granted

  Flat 1 Maisonette Basement And Ground Floor, 41 Addison Gardens, London, W14 0DP

  Erection of an external staircase to the rear elevation from upper ground to lower ground floor level; and installation of a French door following the removal of an existing window, to the rear elevation at upper ground floor level.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/00333/FUL Granted

  Flat B First And Second Floors, 6 Hetley Road, London, W12 8BB

  Replacement of 1no existing window with new double glazed timber framed windows at second floor level to the front and rear elevations; replacement of 1no existing single window and 1no bay window comprising of 3no window glazing with new double glazed timber framed windows to the front elevation, and replacement of 1no existing window with a new double glazed timber framed window to the rear elevation at first floor level.

  Received 7 Feb, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/2026/01534/FUL Granted

  74 Flat Ground Floor,Townmead Road,London,Hammersmith And Fulham,SW6 2RU

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, to the side and rear of the existing back addition following the demolition of existing conservatory at the rear of the property. Replace window on main rear wall at ground floor level with glazed door and Juliet balcony.

  Received 16 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications