The owners of a 300-year-old Georgian townhouse in Mayfair excavated an unauthorized basement despite initial refusals from Westminster Council. The project, which included significant interior modifications to protect a Grade II listed building, triggered enforcement action when discovered in 2020. The Planning Inspectorate upheld the council's decision to require the restoration of original features and the infilling of the basement, emphasizing the need to protect the building's historical integrity. The case underscores the importance of adhering to regulations governing alterations to heritage properties.
The refusal of planning permission highlights the importance of preserving historical architecture, emphasizing that alterations to listed buildings must maintain their original integrity.
The extensive changes to the townhouse's interior and the unauthorized basement excavation underscores the challenges of enforcing regulations on heritage properties.
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