Five flats and shop extensions at 350 - 358 Uxbridge Road, London W12

The site

The site is a three-storey terrace with ground-floor commercial uses and residential units above, near public transport and Shepherd’s Bush Market Station.

“The application site comprises a three-storey mid-Victorian terrace at 350-358 Uxbridge Road with commercial uses at ground floor and residential above. The site currently contains 10 residential units and is within a mixed commercial/residential parade on the northern side of Uxbridge Road.”

“The site is located close to bus services and Shepherd's Bush Market Station; pedestrian access is from Uxbridge Road and to the rear.”

Officer report

Earlier applications and enforcement

Earlier roof-extension applications were approved or undetermined, while a 2025 notice required improvements to the building’s unsightly front elevation.

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY o 2022/03424/FUL - Erection of additional floors at roof level of 342-358 Uxbridge Road in connection with the creation of 4 x studio, 3 x 1 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom self-contained flats including the formation of roof terraces at third floor level; erection of rear extensions at ground and first floor levels to create 310 sqm of commercial floorspace at ground floor level, and increasing the size of the existing 18 residential units at first…”

“Enforcement History: A Section 215 Notice was served on 11/09/2025 relating to Land at 350 – 356 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LL in relation to Enforcement Reference Nos. (2025/00762/UNTIDY; 2025/00561/SATDSH; 2025/00560/SATDSH; 2025/00559/SATDSH,2025/00562/ADVERT). The reasons for issuing the notice were: The condition of the front elevation of the building is considered unsightly and harmful to the visual amenity of the surrounding area.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the scheme appropriate in land use, design and scale, with no demonstrable harm to neighbours and acceptable highways and environmental impacts.

“In summary, Officers consider that the proposed development would be appropriate in terms of land use, design and scale, and that it would not cause demonstrable harm to the amenities of neighbouring residents.”

“The proposals would contribute towards an identified housing need and local housing target and would have a neutral impact on the character and appearance of the street scene and the surrounding area. Highways, transportation and environmental matters including energy and sustainability, flood risk, air quality and land contamination have also been satisfactorily addressed and will be subject to conditions/planning obligations.”

Officer report

Responses to the proposal

Nine neighbouring letters supported the housing, commercial space, design and improvements, and no external consultee responses were received.

“In response, 9 letters in support of the application have been received. Points of support relate to: optimizing site capacity, addition of 5 new flats supported, addition of 339sqm commercial floorspace supported, high-quality design, positive action to improve the building.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Neil Egerton gave a presentation, and there were no registered speakers.

The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously for both officer recommendations, with no votes against and no members not voting.

“The Committee voted on the officer recommendations for approval as amended by the Addendum as follows:”

“Minutes are subject to confirmation at the next meeting as a correct record of the proceedings and any amendments arising will be recorded in the minutes of that subsequent meeting.”

Minutes

The decision

Permission was authorised subject to completing a satisfactory legal agreement and meeting the listed conditions, with authority for minor changes.

“That the Director of Planning and Property be authorised to grant planning permission upon the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and subject to the conditions listed in the report.”

“That the Director of Planning and Property, after consultation with the Assistant Director of Legal Services and the Chair of the Planning and Development Control Committee be authorised to make any minor changes to the proposed Heads of Terms of the legal agreement or proposed conditions, which may include the variation, addition or deletion of conditions, any such changes shall be within their discretion.”

Minutes