Planning application
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of 665no solar panels at roof level.
As published by the council, reference 2025/03416/PDJ56
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/03416/PDJ56
- Type
- Prior Approval J - GPDO Part 14 -56 Days
- Status
- Pending As published: REGISTERED: Pending recommendation
- Received
- 20 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 12 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Shepherd's Bush Green
Site history
Applications at this address on the Hammersmith and Fulham register
This site has had 12 applications since 2018: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/03420/VAR Granted
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London
Variation of condition 1 (Temporary permission) of planning permission ref: 2023/02600/VAR granted 19th December 2023 for the 'Variation of condition 1 (Temporary permission) of planning permission ref: 2022/03059/VAR granted 12th December 2022 for the 'Variation of condition 1 (Temporary permission) of planning permission ref: 2021/01130/FUL granted 8th June 2021 for the 'Use of land for the temporary siting of an 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket office building for a period until 30th June 2022' to allow the continued use of the 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket office building for a period until 1st December 2023', and allow the continued use of the 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket office building for a period until 1st December 2025'. Amendment to allow the continued use of the 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket... read more
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2024/03073/FUL Awaiting decision
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London
Change of use of part of the existing unit at Level 40 (Southwest part of the Westfield Shopping Centre) from Class E use to dual Class E and Sui Generis (show venue) use.
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2020/03381/FUL Awaiting decision
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Change of use of 6no. existing general use car parking bays within Car Park A, Level 20 into parking bays associated with electric vehicle hire (Sui Generis).
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2020/01799/FUL Awaiting decision
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Change of use of The Square for temporary use as an outside cinema (Use Class D2) including the installation of a TV screen located on the north western corner of The Square and installation of bar structure (Use Class A4).
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2020/01783/ADV Awaiting decision
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Display of 4no internally illuminated digital advertisement panels.
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2020/00952/DET Granted
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Details of Security and External Lighting relating to the Phase 2 office scheme; in compliance with condition 12 of planning permission (ref: 2017/01760/FUL) dated 14 September 2017.
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2019/03322/ADV Awaiting decision
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Replace existing internally illuminated hoarding with an internally illuminated LED digital screen 3.758m height x 7.315m width x 0.5m depth at junction of Wood Lane and Ariel Way. (amended description)
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2019/01326/FUL Granted
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Erection of a single storey structure to facilitate the installation of an electricity substation.
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2018/03324/ADV Granted
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Display of 1non illuminated fascia sign and 4no. non-illuminated vinyls to the front elevation.
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2018/02171/FUL Granted
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Change of use of car park at level 30 (basement level) from Sui Generis to dual Sui Generis (car parking) and Sui Generis (dog grooming and kennel business).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2025
Received by Hammersmith and Fulham
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12 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 March 2026, 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 80 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Westfield London Shopping Centre, Store A,Ariel Way,London,Hammersmith And Fulham,W12 7GA
Display of 2no internally illuminated fascia lettering signs to eastern elevation of the building to replace the existing signs; display of 3no internally illuminated fascia lettering signs to replace existing signs, new and replacement vinyl signs along the south western elevation of the building.
Granted Advertising 11 docs -
Unit K2006 Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way London
Retention of a kiosk in the Westfield shopping centre to use as hair dressing stations.
Granted Full applications 7 docs -
Southern Terrace, Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 2024/00222/FUL granted 13th December 2024 for the 'External alterations to the Southern Entrance to Westfield at ground, first and second floors, including replacement doors and windows, recladding and lighting' to allow amendments to the approved drawings to include: Amendment to the permitted entrance facade comprising the erection of a new goal-post structure (externally) in front of the existing glazed wall, removal and replacement of glazed portal with a new internal lobby (planter installed behind the glazing), and removal of the double-track LED lights around the frame.
Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 9 docs -
Waitrose & Partners, Westfield London,Ariel Way,Shepherd's Bush,London,W12 7SL
Installation of a plant replacement comprising of air conditioning units and DAC plant units at roof level.
Granted Full applications 29 docs -
Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London
Variation of condition 1 (Temporary permission) of planning permission ref: 2023/02600/VAR granted 19th December 2023 for the 'Variation of condition 1 (Temporary permission) of planning permission ref: 2022/03059/VAR granted 12th December 2022 for the 'Variation of condition 1 (Temporary permission) of planning permission ref: 2021/01130/FUL granted 8th June 2021 for the 'Use of land for the temporary siting of an 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket office building for a period until 30th June 2022' to allow the continued use of the 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket office building for a period until 1st December 2023', and allow the continued use of the 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket office building for a period until 1st December 2025'. Amendment to allow the continued use of the 'Upside Down House' entertainment building and an 'Upside Down House' ticket... read more
Granted Amendments 23 docs -
Unit 1033, Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London, W12 7GA
98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct
External alterations to existing canvas covered pergola frame and replace with a new glazed lean to roof over; new traditional painted timber fascia with existing circular columns clad in tiled piers and sections of new tiled walls; installation of new side glazed screen to main entrance; installation of timber cladding to existing planters within the dining seating area.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs
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