text: David and Victoria Beckham have won a planning battle against their next-door neighbour over proposals to install air-conditioning at his new mansion. The A-list couple want to install air-con in five rooms including the luxury gym and large wine cellar at the £31.5 million west London home. But one neighbour was furious with the proposals, claiming it 'will affect the historic character of the Victorian house of the streets, my house included'. Another Beckham victory: David and Victoria have won a planning battle against their next-door neighbour over proposals to install air-conditioning at their new mansion in west London . Portfolio: The couple, pictured, have won planning permission to improve their mansion, which will become their main UK residence. They already have homes in California, France and Dubai . The neighbour expressed 'deep concerns' about the impact of noise, vibration, dirt, pollution and dust from the construction. But other locals gave their support to the Beckhams and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved the plans subject to minor conditions. A report from the council said the air-conditioning would have minimal impact on the significance of the listed building and the noise from the units would comply with the borough's criteria. Jonathan Bore, the executive director for planning and development, said: 'The proposals would safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, would preserve the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and would have an acceptable impact on trees.' The Beckhams bought the grand property in Holland Park for £31.5 million in cash in 2013. With the help of designer Rose Uniacke, they are restoring the Grade II listed mansion to its former glory. It is a slow process with photos sent to the council last year showing the house had been stripped ahead of its overhaul. Plans: The first floor will belong to David and Victoria, and boast a huge bedroom, an even bigger dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. The house will include rooms for hairdressing, manicures and make-up, as well as separate rooms for 40-year-old Victoria's shoe collection . Architect's impression: When ready, the property will have six-bedrooms, a gym, study, office, playroom, cinema and large drawing room. When ready, the property will have six-bedrooms, a gym, study, office, playroom, cinema and large drawing room. The first floor will belong to David and Victoria, and boast a huge bedroom, an even bigger dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a separate mews house at the foot of the garden which will also be renovated. One local described the plans as a 'prudent and sensible set of alterations which will add to the value of the property over the long term'. A neighbour nearby added that councils should be encouraging the likes of the Beckhams to 'restore these beautiful houses to their former glory'. Estate agents have estimated the property could be worth as much as £42 million when completed. Old pad: The Beckhams reportedly sold their former house in Hertfordshire, dubbed Beckingham Palace, pictured, for £11.5million - making an estimated £9million profit .
target: Beckhams are spending £5m on renovations on west London mansion .
  Property will have gym, wine cellar and rooms for  manicures and make-up .
  Neighbour unhappy air-con plans 'will damage historic character' of street .
  Council sided with Beckhams in row and approved planning application .