17a Netherwood Road, London, W14

The property was previously home to a busy garage and MOT centre but due to the owner lifestyle changes, the property is being offered freehold with previously having planning approved for 9 residential flats. The property is currently located through a secluded entrance on Netherwood Road located just off of Shepherds Bush Road and is circa 0.2 acres in lot size. The property is currently set up as one large single storey building, which in total is over 6,700 sqft of internal space.

Location

Hammersmith sits approximately five miles west of Charing Cross on the north bank of the Thames, bordered by Kensington, Fulham, Shepherd's Bush and Chiswick. As a major transport hub it offers interchange between the District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines at Hammersmith Broadway, alongside an extensive bus network and direct A4/M4 links to Heathrow Airport and the West Country. The neighbourhood combines bustling retail at King Street, the Broadway Mall and nearby Westfield Shepherd's Bush with worldclass cultural venues such as Riverside Studios, the Lyric Theatre and the Hammersmith Apollo. Leafy open spaces including Ravenscourt Park and Furnivall Gardens, together with riverside walks and rowing clubs, lend a relaxed riverside character. A wealth of outstanding schools public, private and the celebrated French Lycée drive strong family demand, while young professionals are drawn by high-quality flats, excellent amenities and consistent rental growth.

Distance to local amenities
1. 17A Netherwood Road
2. Goldhawk Road Underground Station - Approx 0.38 km
3. Shepherd's Bush Underground Station - Approx 0.47 km
4. Westfield Shopping Centre - Approx 0.76 km
5. Tesco Superstore - Approx 0.78 km
6. Kensington Olympia - Approx 0.83 km

Internal Details

The total internal area, included communal areas, is set to be in excess of 855 sq meters. The 2-bedroom flats were set to range from between 75 sqm to 95 sqm in size, with the 3-bedroom flats to range between 89 sqm to 107 sqm with 5 of the flats to be a maisonettes. The previous plans suggested a large number of the flats are proposed to have their own private outside are as either a balcony or private patio area. All flats would have access to communal garden areas. There is also space accounted for communal bin storage and bike storage separately.

External Details

The site is located in the centre of a triangular plot surrounded by residential properties with access into the development via a passage on Netherwood Road. There is currently a one storey commercial building that was previously granted permission to be knocked down and replaced with a 3 storey residential block of flats and maisonettes. The previous planning allocated a communal garden area upon the entrance to the site, with bin and bike storage for the new properties that are to be built.

The Opportunity

Planning Status & Development Potential Full planning permission was reapproved in December 2024 (Ref: 2022/02745/FUL) for a three-storey residential scheme comprising: * 9 units: A mix of 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments * Communal amenity space The original 2018 consent had lapsed in 2021, but the scheme remains policy-compliant and ready to proceed. Section 106 Agreement - staged & developer-friendly An agreed Section 106 contribution of £400,000 is in place, structured to support development cash flow through staged payments: * £100,000 payable on commencement of works * £300,000 payable upon sale or occupation of 5 units This structure enables developers to defer much of the contribution until revenue is generated-enhancing financial flexibility and reducing upfront costs. Financial highlights * Estimated GDV: £9 million+ * Potential for uplift given the rare and highly sought-after West London location * Staged planning obligations support strong viability and reduced.