Residents in Mayfair are alarmed that the construction of an illegal basement in a £9 million townhouse could jeopardize the structural integrity of nearby 18th-century properties. Many neighbors believe these historic homes are already vulnerable due to their age. The property owner, who bought it for £3 million, has been instructed to fill the basement with concrete by next year. Long-time residents expressed their frustrations over the rapid transformation of the area due to the influx of wealth, which is impacting local businesses and altering the neighborhood's character.
Stewart, a seasoned concierge filling in at 71 Park Street, remarked that many properties along Park Street were built in the late 1700s, stating, 'The basements around here are already sinking. The properties are old and have their own structural faults. Who knows what the impact of building an underground basement will be?'
One Park Street neighbour highlighted a change in the area, citing, 'We are sort of used to that. After all, this area attracts wealthy people more and more... People who want to build in this country need planning permission. Planning restrictions may be annoying but they are in place for a reason.'
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