Residents have voiced concerns over the proposed redevelopment of Ravenscourt Park Hospital, as discussed at a recent Hammersmith and Fulham Planning and Development Control Committee meeting.
The application, submitted by Ravenscourt (Stamford) Property Limited, seeks permission for part demolition, part extension and alteration of the existing buildings and structures. The plans include changing the use of existing buildings and erecting a new building with a basement, to provide residential units (Use Class C3) and associated ancillary communal floorspace, a Care Home (Use Class C2) and flexible non-residential floorspace (Classes E, F1 and F2), together with associated roof top installations and structures, private and communal amenity space, landscaping, access, refuse storage, parking and associated works.
According to the meeting's reports pack, the council received 93 objections and two letters of support from local residents. Concerns raised include:
- The scale, massing, and design of new Blocks E and F being overbearing and incompatible with the conservation area.
- Loss of daylight and sunlight, loss of privacy from overlooking balconies and roof terraces, and noise from communal areas and balconies.
- Harm to the setting of listed buildings and failure to preserve the character of the conservation area.
- Removal of mature trees and building on green space.
- Noise and vibration during construction.
The Twentieth Century Society supports the principle of the proposals, recognising the urgent need to bring the buildings back into use to prevent further deterioration. They commend the conservation-led approach, the proposed change of use to residential and community functions, and the retention of key architectural features, including the original floor plan and balconies. The Society however objects to the proposed rooftop extensions on Blocks A and B, stating they are unjustified and would cause harm to the architectural integrity and significance of the buildings. They express concern over limited information related to plans for a community use of Block A, the potential visual and structural impact of the rooftop additions and unregulated planting on the historically significant balconies of Block B. Citing national heritage policy, they urge the LPA to give weight to the conservation of these high-significance assets and reject the proposed rooftop extensions.
The Planning and Development Control Committee, chaired by Councillor Nikos Souslous, considered the application at its meeting on Wednesday 30 July 2025. The outcome of the committee's decision is not included in the provided information.
