Robbie Williams in feud with neighbour after trying to cut down 'decaying tree'

12 August 2023 , 16:35

803     0

Robbie Williams in feud with millionaire neighbour after trying to cut down decaying tree

Robbie Williams is reportedly feuding with his neighbours after reapplying to chop down a 70ft tree at his lavish London mansion. The Take That singer, 49, first applied to cut down the tree in late June after claiming the decaying caused damage to his garden wall.

Just last year, he was denied permission to remove the Robinia tree as the council claimed he didn't provide evidence of the 'extent of the decay' in his £17.5million. A neighbour of the star said he 'strongly objects' to his applications to remove the tree - which is subject to a Tree Preservation Order.

"Mr Williams has already been granted permission to chop down several trees at his property and now another seems likely to fall victim to his wishes," the neighbour said, as reported by MailOnline. "How many more does he wish to eradicate from his property? Trees are our friends and not our enemies. We must love them - and not to take an axe to them."

Robbie Williams' home in London (ExpressStar)

Mirror have contacted his reps for comment.

Earlier this year, he was accused of 'environmental vandalism' by his neighbours over his plans to take a chainsaw to the trees in his garden. He wanted to prune 14 plants at his Holland Park home. It would also take metres off the height as they have been blocking light from entering his home.

Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field discuss their 'completely dead' sex life

One angry neighbour had written: “Hello there, I think these trees should be left as chopping down healthy trees is an act of environmental vandalism. Shame on anyone wanting to destroy our leafy friends. They give us life - we should respect theirs.” Another local supported the move and told officials: "I am fully in favour of this application. The trees at the back of the property are disproportionately large for the garden and need some heavy pruning for reasons for safety and appearance.”

Robbie told the council in his application: “Davidia T1 - reduce back long laterals to balance into remaining canopy approx 1m from tips; Bay Laurel T2 - reduce height by approx 2-3m from tips and reduce sides back in by .5m from tips and chamfer into top.. Chestnut T3 - crown clean and reduce over long limb towards house back by approx 2m from tips and remove damaged branch. Leylandii T14 - now growing into neighbouring trees and outgrown space due to poor position. Fell and replant with species tbc.”

Zara Woodcock