What's Being Built in Hammersmith

What Hammersmith Homeowners Are Building

Hammersmith has seen strong renovation activity over the past twelve months, with rear extensions accounting for 28% of all planning applications. Garden Rooms follow at 22%, with full refurbishments making up a further 11% of submissions. This pattern reflects the character of Hammersmith's housing stock and the aspirations of homeowners in the W6 postcode.

As a designated conservation area, Hammersmith requires all external alterations to be sympathetically designed and built using appropriate materials. Planning officers at Hammersmith & Fulham Council pay close attention to proposals that affect the streetscape, particularly along prominent roads such as Rivercourt Road and Brackenbury Road. Despite these additional requirements, our data shows a 56% approval rate for applications in the area — evidence that well-prepared submissions continue to succeed.

The most active streets for development in Hammersmith include Rivercourt Road, Brackenbury Road, Weltje Road, where homeowners are investing in both extending and upgrading their properties. Family homes are being extended and reconfigured to create open-plan living spaces, with rear extensions and loft conversions proving the most cost-effective way to add bedrooms and entertaining areas.

Properties in Hammersmith (W6) typically range from period terraces to substantial detached homes. Whether you are considering a straightforward loft conversion or a comprehensive basement dig, early engagement with Hammersmith & Fulham Council's planning department — and appointing an architect familiar with local policy — will significantly improve your chances of a smooth approval. Our team maintains an outstanding track record across the W6 postcode.