The picturesque country estate where Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner married over the weekend has been forced to shut down following complaints from neighbours
Jack Whitehall’s stunning wedding venue has closed down – just days after he tied the knot. The Fresh Meat star, 37, and model Roxy Horner, said “I do,” on Saturday at the 17th-century estate Euridge Manor, Wiltshire.
The pair were joined by a string of famous faces to celebrate their big day, including Jamie and Frida Redknapp, Douglas Booth, David Garner and Gabe Turner. But the estate, owned by John Robinson, who founded Jigsaw, has now been brought to a halt.
Euridge Manor, set on 450 acres, hosts weddings and private celebrations throughout the year, but local residents have been left enraged by the noise coming from the lavish estate. Wiltshire Council has imposed strict planning conditions on the estate to reduce noise.
But, Euridge Manor Weddings, owned by Robinson, challenged the council’s rules, claiming that they were “unreasonable” and “inconsistent”, and launched an appeal with the government’s Planning Inspectorate.
Robinson’s company suggested a string of proposals to reduce noise for locals, including a ban on brass instruments, drums, and bagpipes being played outdoors. This, however, was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate, who ruled that Euridge Manor must cease operations by May 17.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, one local, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “We’ve had to put up with noise and huge volumes of traffic from Euridge Manor for a decade. I’ve been unable to get a good night’s sleep at least two or three times a week due to these posh yobs with too much money and too little class.
“Mr Robinson has turned a beautiful, peaceful village into Malaga. We’ve all had enough of him and his ridiculous wedding venture. This is not the place for these events. The racket makes our lives hell. It’s time Mr Robinson read the room and called every wedding he’s got booked off.”
Another went on to claim that over the weekend, Jack’s wedding brought in a considerable amount of noise throughout the late afternoon and evening, including “whooping and cheering, and amplified speeches”.
Deputy Leader of Wiltshire Council, Councillor Mel Jacob, said: “We have a duty to protect our communities, and this decision supports the council’s consistent approach throughout this complex case.
“We remain committed to supporting and working with local businesses, but we must ensure that development and commercial activities operate responsibly and in a way that respects our rural communities and residents. It is simply not fair that residents should have to put up with excessive noise as the result of the absence of a legally enforceable Noise Management Plan.
“The Planning Inspectorate has agreed that the revised Noise Management Plan did not yet meet the necessary standard, and so the planning permission conditions come into effect, and the venue must stop operations. We will continue to closely monitor the site, and where breaches occur, we will consider our options and, where appropriate, take enforcement action.”
A spokesperson for the Planning Inspectorate said: “The Appeal decision was issued on April 16th. As such, it is still within the six-week period during which the decision can be challenged in the High Court if it is felt that there has been an error in law in making the decision. It would therefore be inappropriate to comment further.”
With less than 30 days until a possible closure, Robinson, a friend of Princess Kate, is facing a major hurdle. Robinson purchased the then 200-acre estate, a five-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings, and three cottages in 1980, before a major restoration and upgrade, during which he acquired an additional 250 acres.
The Mirror has approached Euridge Manor Weddings.
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