Louise Thompson ordered to TEAR DOWN part of £2.5m mansion as she and Sam get locked in row over side-by-side homes
Louise Thompson ordered to TEAR DOWN part of £2.5m mansion as she and Sam get locked in row over side-by-side homes
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LOUISE Thompson has been ordered to tear down part of her £2.5m mansion as a planning row escalates between her and her brother Sam over their side-by-side homes. The former Made in Chelsea stars, who live next door to each other, have been slapped with enforcement notices by Hammersmith and Fulham Council for unauthorised works on their properties.
![[Sam Thompson and Louise Thompson posing together.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sam-thompson-pays-neighbour-sister-966261932.jpg?strip=all&w=768)
Louise and Sam fell foul of planning laws after erecting near two-metre-high fences at the front of their homes, both situated in a conservation area, without the required permissions. The council issued identical notices to both siblings, accusing them of breaching planning regulations.
![[Rear view of a renovated home with a glass wall opening to a patio.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/inside-love-island-podcast-host-788270286.jpg?strip=all&w=769)
It appears their troubles stem from a joint renovation project the duo embarked on four years ago. They submitted a joint application to transform their adjoining terraced houses, with plans that included side and rear extensions, stylish roof lights, new windows, and sleek bifolding patio doors opening onto their gardens - all of which received council approval.
![[Woman holding a baby in her kitchen.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/louise-thompson-poses-7-week-703335717.jpg?strip=all&w=769)
Louise also extended her basement and added air conditioning to her home. However, the project faced delays when it was discovered the site might be on contaminated land, prompting an investigation. Construction workers were advised to wear PPE while work was underway.
![[Large sectional sofa with patterned throw pillows and framed wildlife prints.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/louise-thompson-ordered-tear-part-966287302.jpg?strip=all&w=560)
Although neither Louise nor Sam publicly revealed full details of their renovations at the time, Sam documented much of the process on his dedicated Instagram page, @thethompsonproject. Now, four years later, the renovations are complete. Both homes boast basement cinemas - Louise has added a gym, while Sam’s basement features a bar.
![[Renovated living room with large TV and herringbone floors.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sam-thompson-zara-mcdermott-home-713263387.jpg?strip=all&w=768)
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