Noel Gallagher's newly purchased £11.5 million London mansion is already exhibiting signs of significant disrepair, including structural movement, a leaky roof, and rising damp. Planning documents submitted to Westminster Council detail a series of problems plaguing the Grade II-listed property, which the Oasis guitarist acquired last year.
The five-level home, previously altered and converted from flats into a single residence, requires a substantial refit. According to council documents, the issues identified are 'significant structural movement,' 'water ingress from roof level,' 'rising damp at lower levels,' 'deterioration of roof covering,' and 'previous unsympathetic alterations.'
Gallagher, 59, has reportedly had to strip fixtures and fittings from all rooms, leaving the seven-bedroom property as empty shells. He has sought permission for various renovations, some of which have been approved by council planners for like-for-like repairs. These approved works address issues such as replacements or repairs to existing defective building fabric.
However, Gallagher is still awaiting approval for proposed changes that include replacing windows with double-glazed sash units and altering the rear extension's roof and doors. He also aims to convert an interlinking building into a one-bedroom guest suite.
His architects have supported the application, emphasizing that the proposed works are necessary repairs rather than extensive modifications to the historic structure. The documents submitted state that the repairs focus on 'the repair, maintenance and like-for-like renewal of defective building fabric,' and the removal of later, non-original internal elements. The approach prioritizes the careful repair and reuse of the existing building fabric, aiming to extend the historic structure's life while minimizing construction waste and embodied carbon. Improvements to environmental performance are planned through the use of conservation-style slimline double-glazed windows, improved draught-proofing, roof insulation, and efficient building services.
The plans indicate that original internal features, such as doors, architraves, panelling, and cornices, are to be retained and refurbished. The works are described as being undertaken on a like-for-like basis, using matching traditional materials and techniques to address deterioration and ensure the building's long-term maintenance and weather-tightness.
Gallagher reunited with his brother Liam for a successful Oasis tour last year, performing sold-out shows in London and North America. He divorced his second wife, Sara McDonald, in 2023 after 12 years of marriage. He previously resided in a north London property known as 'Supernova Heights,' named after an Oasis song.