Bronte Mance wins approval to expand her Belgravia home after planning battle

A high-profile planning dispute ends in victory for the luxury shoe mogul. Her Belgravia renovation—complete with a pool—can now begin after an inspector's ruling.

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2026 March 25 . 11:02 AM

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Bronte Mance wins approval to expand her Belgravia home after planning battle

Bronte Mance, co-founder of the luxury footwear brand Naked Wolfe, has won approval to expand her Belgravia home after a planning dispute. Westminster Council initially rejected her proposals, but the Planning Inspectorate overturned the decision. The changes will include merging two properties and adding a swimming pool.

Mance planned to combine her four-storey maisonette with a separate basement flat in Belgravia. Her designs also featured a larger rear conservatory, new windows, landscaping, and an outdoor pool. Westminster Council blocked the application, arguing it would remove a separate flat and create an oversized home.

Mance appealed the refusal to the Planning Inspectorate. The inspector ruled in her favour, allowing the property merger and the swimming pool. The decision clears the way for her renovation plans to go ahead. Mance co-founded Naked Wolfe, a cult luxury footwear label with a flagship store in Mayfair. The brand has attracted celebrity customers and aims to grow into a family fashion empire like Gucci or Prada. She and her siblings were previously named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for their business achievements.

The approved changes will let Mance merge the two properties and build the pool as planned. The decision follows a successful appeal against Westminster Council's original refusal. The project can now move forward without further legal obstacles.