QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor has sparked a row with neighbours over plans for a huge hay barn at his historic £8million Surrey estate. The musician, 75, previously landed in hot water with council officials after putting up a 20ft-high statue of Freddie Mercury in his garden.
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Now he wants to build a 70x60ft store for hay bales and a tractor at his stately pile which boasts nine bedrooms, six reception rooms, a staff flat, tennis court and eight-car garage. The 18th Century pad also has a new outdoor pool house with a party terrace, bar, jacuzzi, relaxation, dining and entertaining area.
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But locals aren't happy with his latest plans for a bigger farm building on his sprawling 48-acre estate. They say it is almost DOUBLE the height of an existing barn and would be "visually intrusive" to the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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In a letter of objection, a neighbour wrote: "This would mean we are effectively overlooking a large, industrial-style metal structure that is not in keeping with the rural and scenic character of the area. "Such a structure would not only diminish the visual amenity of the area but also set a precedent for further disruptive development.
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"The existing agricultural activity on this site already generates a constant hum of machinery, which is noticeable from our property. "The addition of a larger structure is likely to increase the frequency of vehicular and machinery movements, exacerbating noise pollution.".
