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- Published: 24 May 2019
Members of the Committee visited our 30th Annual Award Nominations on Sunday 19th May and shortlisted them. They’re all shown on the nominations page in their categories, with a selection here.
If you would like to comment on them, or make suggestions for winners, please use the comment form on the above page, or on Instagram.
Award winners will be announced at the AGM at Olympia on 12th June.
Members, guests, and friends will be warmly welcomed.
- Published: 28 Mar 2019
Former garage, Wellesley Ave (photo:yell.com)
Developers appealed against the decision of the Council to refuse permission for the development of substantial office accommodation on the site of the former Aston Martin garage. Local residents had objected to the proposals on a wide number of grounds. They also regret the passing of the garage which was generally a well mannered and friendly neighbour.
The appeal was dismissed after careful consideration by the Inspector. The major reasons given were:
- The overbearing impact of the proposals on the rear gardens in Wellesley Avenue and Dorville Crescent and loss of privacy at 29 Dorville Crescent.
- Living conditions at the proposed maisonette at 14 Wellesley Avenue on account of the refuse area being directly below the bedroom window.
- The height and mass of the proposed office building and dominance of the second floor would mean a ‘failure to integrate’ with the intimate residential nature of the street, it would be visually obtrusive and harmful to the character and appearance of the conservation area.
- Inadequate provision for Sustainable Drainage Systems.
- Published: 19 Nov 2018
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- Published: 13 Apr 2018
This site (between Hammersmith Library and the Broadway) is a 1960s office building, and developers are proposing to re-clad it and remodel the interior as a Premier Inn hotel. Members of the Committee attended an exhibition of plans.
The scheme does not involve redevelopment from the ground up so offers limited scope for a major improvement to the street scene, however we consider that the proposals are particularly bland and an opportunity has been missed to make a positive contribution to Shepherds Bush Road. We will be asking for improvements to the design. The developer’s illustration is shown above.
- Published: 31 Oct 2017
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- Published: 21 Jul 2017
This a small local scheme on the site of the current Nicholas Mee (Aston Martin and Lagonda) garage building but which has caused much heat in the locality.
- Published: 13 Apr 2017
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Community Schools Exhibition
Wed 22nd Jan | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Flora Gardens Primary School, Dalling Rd, W6 0UD (Map)
In March 2019, Hammersmith & Fulham Council announced a new Community Schools Programme which aims to improve school facilities and educational attainment by providing new high-quality, well-designed schools alongside new homes
More on the council website >
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Mon 24th Feb | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Wed 25th Mar | 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
The Gallery, 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ (Map)
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