Bridge Academy Finlay Street London SW6 6HB

Pending Consideration 2026/00158/VAR
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Date validated
2 Feb 2026
Postcode
SW6 6HB

Description

Variation of Conditions 2, 4, 6 and 7 of the planning permission reference: 2021/04093/FUL dated 30th June 2022 for the "Refurbishment and alterations to the existing school, including first floor extension and alterations to the roof of the former caretaker's cottage, extension over an existing flat roof to create a corridor link to main building, partial replacement of windows and doors, replacement canopy to cottage entrance, replacement fence to northern boundary between the Greswell building and the Bridge Academy, erection of storage timber shed, and associated external works." Amendments sought to include alterations to; Elevation 01 - introduction of roof access and safety rails, alterations to vent locations, removal of proposed door and window arrangement, and introduction of ramp and railings to doors; Elevation 02 - alteration to vent arrangements, amended flue arrangement following MEP design. amended door, window and fire escape arrangement and ground floor enclosure to prevent pupil access; Elevation 04 - amended to pick up alterations on other elevations; Elevation 05 - introduction of ramp and railing to entrance, roof access arrangements added; Elevation 06 - roof access arrangements added; Roof Plan - roof access added.

Hammersmith and Fulham
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#217 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hammersmith and Fulham is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #278 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 64% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Hammersmith and Fulham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #3 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #14 of 292
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #278 of 292
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #276 of 292
97%
Minor dwellings approved
250 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
35 decided
1,401
Total decisions
39 refused in 2025