RAG’ n’ Bone Man has lost a FOUR-YEAR battle to stop developers building a housing estate next to his £1million rural retreat.
The Giant singer, 40, his modest four-bedroom pad in East , over plans for 24 homes, a new access and playground.
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man has lost a four-year battle to stop developers building a housing development next to his rural retreatCredit: Getty
The Giant hitmaker has lost his planning battle in East SussexCredit: Alamy
Documents revealed the intention to turn farm land into family homesCredit: Not known clear with Picture Desk
And he to try to buy his home which boasts a pool house and party barn.
He objected to plans to turn a farm into a housing estate, saying it would overlook his property and have a “detrimental impact” on his life.
He also cited flooding fears and warned that a new access would cause extra traffic hazards on a busy A-road which runs past his home.
Planners at the local council were urged to give the development the go-ahead but threw it out after dozens of objections from locals.
Developer Whitehall Homes successfully appealed against the council’s decision to a Government planning inspector who gave the green light following a site visit last month.
, real name Rory Graham, went into a rage in a Facebook group for locals after developers first mooted plans for 34 homes in 2021.
He wrote: “I don’t want money, I want a place for my son to grow up. Whitehall Homes Ltd want to build 34 houses on the land behind us.
They’ve spent the last year using bully tactics to try and acquire my property.
“Cutting down 50 plus trees and destroying wildlife. I don’t want to leave the area, but if the planning goes ahead, I’ll have to move.
“Imagine what that many houses will do to the already growing traffic problems coming out of town. Any support would be appreciated.”
He added: “There has been no care or regard taken at all over the future enjoyment of my property and amenity space.
”If approved, it will have a detrimental impact on my property and my way of life.”
POSH PAD
The singer bought his home for £855,000 in 2017 following the release of his first album Human which sold more than 1.2million copies.
It is now believed to be worth £1million after and a 52x32ft party barn with a first floor entertainment space.
A planning inspector gave the go-ahead for the estate despite the proposed site being outside the town’s development boundary and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
They said: ”Such an arrangement would not be entirely alien or incongruous within this setting and would not represent unacceptable backland development.
“Nor would the overall density of development be harmfully incompatible with its surroundings.”
Other famous people who live nearby include The Who singer Roger Daltrey, rugby player Joe Marler and Dancing on Ice star Jayne Torvill.
Rag’n’Bone Man was approached for comment.
The singer told how the houses would have a ‘detrimental impact’ on his lifeCredit: Getty
Yet the concerns of the chart star, real name Rory Charles Graham, appear to have gone unnoticedCredit: Getty 
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
