David Tennant has failed in his bid to add a third storey to his home in Chiswick.

The Broadchurch star's application to raise the roof of his Victorian villa was rejected on Thursday (December 10) by councillors on Hounslow Council's planning committee.

The extension to the distinctive grey detached house had been recommended by planning officers for refusal, as they said it would "harm the historic and architectural character of the site".

The former Doctor Who star's architect had argued the property was "dwarfed and overshadowed" by neighbouring three-storey homes in the row of late 19th century Tomlinson Villas.

His application stated the extra level was needed to "meet the added space requirements for a young family" and that it would be added in a way that was "respectful to the conservation area".

But some neighbours objected, claiming the addition would have a "negative impact" on the Thorney Reach Conservation Area and make the house appear "incongruous". They said a more modest loft conversion would be more appropriate.

Mr Tennant had made an impassioned plea to members of the Chiswick Area Forum in November, during which he reportedly said he may be forced to leave the area were the extension refused.

The father-of-four attended Thursday's planning committee meeting, where his application was the last item on the agenda, but he was not allowed to speak.

He bought the five-bedroom house in 2010 for £1.725m and it is now estimated to be worth an extra £1m, according to the property website Zoopla.