Television personality James Corden, known for his tenure hosting The Late Late Show, has found himself at the centre of a property controversy in one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods. The British comedian and actor is seeking planning permission for significant renovations to his £8 million West London mansion, but not all his neighbours are welcoming the proposed changes.
Planning Permission Pursuit
The Corden family has submitted detailed plans to Hammersmith and Fulham Council for approval of a substantial basement extension beneath their Victorian home in the affluent Brook Green area. The proposed works include creating additional living space below ground level and comprehensive garden landscaping that would transform the outdoor area of the property.
Neighbour Objections Surface
Local residents have raised formal objections to the planning application, expressing concerns about potential disruption during construction and the impact on the area's character. One neighbour directly adjacent to the Corden property has voiced apprehension about how the basement excavation might affect their own garden's stability and privacy.
Celebrity Property Portfolio
The Brook Green residence represents just one part of Corden's international property holdings. While maintaining this London base, the Gavin & Stacey creator also owns a luxurious home in Los Angeles, where he resided during his eight-year stint hosting the popular CBS talk show before his return to the UK.
The planning application comes as Corden re-establishes his career in Britain following his departure from American television. The outcome of the council's decision on his renovation plans remains pending, with local authorities weighing the celebrity's property ambitions against community concerns.
