Policy information sourced from Hammersmith & Fulham Local Plan

TLC7 PUBLIC HOUSES

  • The council will only permit the change of use or redevelopment of a public house (A4) after consideration of relevant town and local centre retail policies and an assessment of the following:
    • a viability report that demonstrates to the council’s satisfaction that the public house is no longer economically viable, including evidence of active and appropriate marketing for a continuous period of at least 12 months;
    • the role the public house plays in the provision of space for community groups to meet and whether the loss of such space would contribute to a shortfall in local provision;
    • the design, character and heritage value of the public house and the significance of the contribution that it makes to the streetscape and local distinctiveness, and where appropriate historic environment, and the impact the proposal will have on its significance; and
    • the ability and appropriateness of the building and site to accommodate an alternative use or uses without the need for demolition or alterations that may detract from the character and appearance of the building.
  • Where the evidence demonstrates to the council’s satisfaction that a public house is not economically viable, but where the building is assessed as making a significant contribution to the local townscape and streetscape, or is assessed as making a positive contribution to the historic environment, the council will require the building to be retained.

For more information please see the Local Plan