- Decision
- dismissed, 21 August 2026
- Decided by
- Planning Inspector: C McDonagh
- Authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham (London)
- Appeal reference
- 6010167
- Application reference
- 2025/02696/PMA56
- Procedure
- written representations
- Development
- Prior approval under GPDO Class MA for two buildings, each converted to three flats (linked appeal 6010163)
- Homes
- 6
- Site context
- inside settlement
- Green Belt
- No
- Framework applied
- No Framework version cited
- Determinative policies
- GPDO Sch 2 Pt 3 Class MA MA.2(2)(c), MA.2(2)(d)
- Main issues
- flooding; noise; transport; contamination; light
Summary
Two Class MA prior approvals for commercial-to-residential conversions were dismissed. Flooding and noise impacts were not shown to be acceptable, and amended layouts and reports submitted at appeal were rejected as fundamental changes (DL ¶9-10, ¶24, ¶27).
What made the difference
Inadequate technical evidence at application stage, which the appeal could not cure. The Framework was relevant only to the prior approval matters (DL ¶13).
Policy findings
Policy codes are those of the National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026) unless a development plan is named.
| Policy | Finding | Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | fail | flood risk not demonstrated; amended technical reports rejected as a fundamental change under Holborn Studios (DL 9-10, 24) | |
| P3 | fail | noise surveys lacked methodology (DL 26-27) |
Key facts
- Amended layouts and new technical reports submitted at appeal rejected as procedurally unfair (DL 10)
- Framework and local plan treated only as material to the prior approval matters (DL 13)
Sources
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