Comedian Ricky Gervais' flood-prone mansion planning dispute rejected by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Comedian Ricky Gervais has lost a planning dispute with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead regarding his flood-prone mansion on the River Thames. The borough rejected his proposal to replace it with a £5 million neo-classical home, citing non-compliance with local and national guidelines. Gervais's current property has experienced flooding at least five times since 1947, and his plans included flood mitigation features.

September 15, 2024
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