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Fight for Hampstead Heath mansion Athlone House to hit High Court

Imogen Blake

Published: 11:18 AM October 7, 2015 Updated: 1:44 PM October 14, 2020

Athlone House, taken in 2011. Picture: Michael Hammerson

Athlone House, taken in 2011. Picture: Michael Hammerson - Credit: Archant

The owners of historic Athlone House near Hampstead Heath are to take their bid to demolish the mansion to the High Court.

Gail Waldman, Richard Webber, Susan Rose, Michael Hammerson, barrister David Altaras and Cllr Liz Mo

Gail Waldman, Richard Webber, Susan Rose, Michael Hammerson, barrister David Altaras and Cllr Liz Morris celebrate Athlone House being saved from demolition. Picture: Polly Hancock - Credit: Archant

An appeal from developer Athlone House Limited will be heard on October 20 against the Planning Inspectorate’s decision in June to reject plans to rebuild the Victorian former hospital off Hampstead Lane, Highgate, as an eight-bedroom family palace.

The Highgate Society is encouraging the public to attend to support its fight to save the house.

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