Jimmy Page's feud with neighbor/singer Robbie Williams continues to heat up. For over four years now, the celebrities have been arguing over building plans.
Jimmy Page And Robbie Williams' Neighborhood Drama
The drama started back in 2013, when the "Angels" singer purchased a £17.5millon ($23.3 million) Woodland House in West London next to the Led Zeppelin guitarist's home of nearly five decades. Apparently, Williams wanted to have an underground swimming pool and gym within his property, but Page has been opposing the plans. The rockstar argues that the vibrations from the construction of the lot might damage his own 19th-century Gothic-revival mansion called the Tower House.
"My home was designed by William Burges, one of the greatest architects of the 19th Century," Page said. "I'm here to plea that you take all necessary measures to protect the Tower House from the threat of harm it faces."
The "Stairway to Heaven" guitarist appeared before local authorities in the hopes that the decision regarding whether to allow the pop star to continue the construction of his underground pool and gym be postponed.
The 74-year-old added that he also takes extra precautions to make sure that he does not incur permanent damages to the property. For one, he says that he only plays acoustic guitars within his home.
Page also revealed that, during a test drilling, his home shook.
The music icon leaves 13 meters away from Williams' home.
Robbie Williams Fires Back
Representatives of the former member of Take That promised that the construction will abide by stringent regulations. In a letter to the council last week, he addressed the feud and argued that the construction plan has taken into account the vulnerability of the neighboring properties, including the Tower House.
"I recognise the sensitivities or surrounding properties and the concern of neighbours," he said. "The design and methodology have been carefully developed to avoid harm to both Woodland House and neighbouring properties including Tower House."
Historic England stated that the local authorities will have the responsibility to decide over the issue. However, Page seems confident that the case will go his way.
After the council meeting, he said that he is "really pleased" with the outcome and the council's support over protecting his Grade I Tower House.
The postponement of the decision whether to allow or deny Williams' request to build an underground swimming pool and gym will allow councilors to seek legal advice, monitor vibration levels and ground movements, and consider extra conditions that could prevent damages to surrounding properties.
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