Ant McPartlin, one half of the presenting duo Ant and Dec from I'm A Celebrity, has decided to leave his £6 million Wimbledon home following a dispute with neighbours over tree removals.
McPartlin and his wife, Anne-Marie, had lived in the property since 2019. They invested a significant amount in refurbishing the house, which includes:
In February 2024, plans to cut down four cypress trees, a pine tree, and a yew tree on the property required permission. Although these trees were protected by a Tree Preservation Order, permission was granted.
"No justification is given for felling these substantial trees, other than the applicant's wish to allow re-landscaping of part of their garden."
This decision upset neighbours who sent objection letters accusing the couple of removing healthy trees without valid reason.
Following this conflict, McPartlin and his wife reportedly chose to move out of the home they had spent years and a fortune refurbishing.
"One letter said: 'No justification is given for felling these substantial trees, other than the applicant's wish to allow re-landscaping of part of their garden.'"
Author's summary: Ant McPartlin and his wife are leaving their extensively renovated £6 million Wimbledon home after a dispute with neighbours over the felling of protected trees caused significant tension.