 In addition to criticism of the free school concept generally, the West London Free School was criticised in "The Guardian" for planning to make its permanent site Palingswick House in Hammersmith, a building then occupied by a number of community groups.Hammersmith MP Andy Slaughter added his voice to the criticism, arguing that "local people are against the plans", and stating that the school was "ousting 22 charities and a school for severely disabled children in its rush to open".In response, Toby Young pointed out that Palingswick House was listed for disposal by Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council long before the West London Free School came into existence and, had the school not subsequently bought it, it would likely have been sold off to a property developer and possibly demolished.