Noel Gallagher has been granted approval by Westminster Council to proceed with a major renovation of his new £11.5 million London home. The Grade II-listed property, dating back to the mid-19th century, is in a state of disrepair, necessitating extensive work due to issues including structural movement, a leaking roof, and rising damp.

Previous alterations, including the division of the property into flats before its reconversion into a single dwelling, have contributed to the current structural challenges. Documents submitted to the council detail 'significant structural movement,' 'water ingress from roof level,' 'rising damp at lower levels,' and 'deterioration of roof covering,' alongside 'previous unsympathetic alterations.'

The musician will be undertaking a comprehensive refit of the seven-bedroom, five-level home, which is currently stripped of its fixtures and fittings. Plans include the addition of a new gym, sauna, cinema room, and basement bar, as well as a change to the rear extension's roof and doors. An interlinking building is also slated for conversion into a one-bedroom guest suite.

The five-level, seven-bedroom house suffers from structural movement, a leaking and deteriorating roof, rising damp and water ingress, as well as alterations made by previous owners when the property was divided into flats

Planning officers noted that the proposed improvements would not detract from the building's historical significance and would offer a modest enhancement to its appearance. The council granted approval with minimal conditions, emphasizing that the renovations are primarily necessary repairs and sustainable upgrades rather than radical alterations.

Westminster Council approved the plans after architects stressed that the work is primarily about repair and conservation rather than radically changing the historic property. Pictured is the interior of the house

The renovation project will adhere to strict guidelines, requiring that all external work matches existing original materials and construction methods. Building activities are restricted to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

The renovation will involve stripping out the interiors and repairing the building, alongside adding modern features such as a gym, sauna, cinema room and basement bar. Pictured is the interior of the property

Sustainability is a key aspect of the plan, with measures to recycle demolition and excavation materials. Architects' reports indicate a focus on repair, maintenance, and like-for-like renewal of defective building fabric, using traditional materials and techniques to ensure the long-term weather-tightness and integrity of the historic structure. Conservation-style slimline double-glazed windows, improved draught-proofing, and roof insulation are among the planned environmental enhancements. Original internal features are to be retained and refurbished where possible.