Neighbours Unhappy about Plans for Former Pub
Permission sought to enlarge historic house on Cardross Street
20 Cardross Street used to be the Rising Sun pub
October 6, 2025
Plans to extend a historic property at 20 Cardross Street in Hammersmith have drawn mixed reactions, as proposals to enlarge the former Rising Sun pub—now a private residence—move through the planning process.
The building, located within the Bradmore Conservation Area, was originally constructed in 1890 as a beer house and operated for decades as the Rising Sun. It was converted into a freehold home in the 1960s, with visible traces of its past still evident in the bricked-up central window above the front door—a remnant of internal reconfiguration during its transition from pub to residence.
According to the Design, Access and Heritage Statement submitted by Noto Architects, the proposed scheme includes a rear extension, loft conversion, and reinstatement of the original front window opening. The design aims to enhance the functionality of the home while preserving its Victorian character, in line with conservation guidance.
“20 Cardross Street is a typical example of late 19th-century terraced housing,” the statement notes, “making a positive contribution to the conservation area by virtue of its form, materials, and relationship to the street.”
However, some residents of Naysmith Road, which backs onto the property, have expressed concern about the potential impact of the rear extension—particularly regarding loss of light and privacy. While the proposal includes conservation-style rooflights and brickwork sympathetic to the original structure, neighbours fear that the scale of the loft extension and rear glazing may alter the balance between heritage preservation and residential amenity.
The Bradmore Conservation Area Character Profile emphasises that extensions should remain subordinate and avoid dominating the host building. It also notes that Cardross Street is “one of the oldest and most picturesque streets in the area”, with shallow front gardens and consistent architectural detailing contributing to its charm.
The application also outlines sustainability measures, including improved insulation, solar control glazing, and responsibly sourced materials, in line with Hammersmith & Fulham’s Climate Change SPD.
Any comments on the application ( ref: 2025/02330/FUL) need to be made on the planning section of the Hammersmith & Fulham web site by this Wednesday (8 October).
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