Who must tear down the illegal pergola on the Chelsea mansion?

Dr. Yannis Alexandridis and his wife Eva, founders of the skincare brand 111Skin, have been ordered to tear down the pergola.

Why was the pergola on the Chelsea home ordered for demolition?

The pergola was built without planning permission and was deemed 'incongruous', 'very prominent,' and 'jarring' by the local council, harming views in the Chelsea Conservation Area.

When must the illegal Chelsea pergola be removed?

The Alexandridises have until June 17, 2026, to remove the structure from their roof terrace.

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Luxury London Home's 'Jarring' Pergola Faces Demolition Order

5 Apr

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Summary

A £5 million Chelsea mansion's illegal pergola has been ordered for demolition.
The structure was built without planning permission by 111Skin founders.
The council deemed the pergola 'incongruous' and 'jarring' in the conservation area.

Luxury London Home's 'Jarring' Pergola Faces Demolition Order

A luxury £5 million Chelsea mansion owned by 111Skin founders Dr. Yannis Alexandridis and Eva Alexandridis faces a demolition order for an illegally constructed pergola. Erected in September 2022 without planning permission, the expansive 100-square-metre steel-framed unit and altered living space were deemed 'jarring' and 'incongruous' by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The couple, whose skincare brand is part-owned by Kim Kardashian's private equity firm, argued the pergola was visually unobtrusive and enhanced usability.