Noel Gallagher may be preparing to hit the road with Oasis again, but he also has The Masterplan for a major property project closer to home.
The Oasis star has secured planning approval for an extensive overhaul of his £11.5m Grade II-listed London mansion.
Westminster City Council has approved major works to the five-storey, seven-bedroom property. Structural movement, water ingress, rising damp and a deteriorating roof have all taken their toll on the mid-19th century home.
Previous owners also made significant changes to the property. They divided it into flats before a later owner converted it back into a single home.
Planning documents also highlight a series of “unsympathetic” alterations carried out over the years.
Gallagher now plans extensive repairs alongside several modern additions. His plans include a gym, sauna, cinema room and basement bar.
He also wants to turn an adjoining building into a one-bedroom guest suite and make changes to the rear extension.
The planning victory comes as Oasis announce another major tour, giving Gallagher plenty to keep him busy both on and off stage.
Workers have already stripped back much of the interior ahead of the refurbishment. Gallagher’s architects intend to retain and restore original features wherever possible.
These include doors, architraves, panelling and cornices.
Westminster planning officer John Wilman recommended approval. He concluded that the proposals would not harm the architectural or historic significance of the listed buildings.
Wilman said the scheme would deliver a “modest enhancement” through changes to the windows. He also expects the works to improve the buildings’ external appearance and character.
Despite the scale of the project, Gallagher’s architects describe it primarily as a programme of repair and conservation, rather than wholesale redevelopment.
The plans also include several energy-efficiency measures. These include slimline double glazing, extra roof insulation, improved draught-proofing and more efficient building services.
Westminster has ordered all new external work to match the original building’s materials, construction and appearance.
Gallagher’s team also plans to reuse or recycle demolition and excavation materials where possible.
The project follows brother Liam Gallagher’s own high-profile property move earlier this year. He reportedly paid around £4m for an eight-bedroom Cotswolds mansion previously owned by former England footballer Tony Adams.
