Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson's Renovation Plans Spark Controversy

Jennifer Saunders and Adrian Edmondson are embroiled in a planning dispute regarding their Dartmoor estate. The couple, who purchased the historic farmhouse in 2002, are seeking approval for a £250,000 renovation aimed at enhancing their retirement home. Plans include a new terrace, pavement, and improved parking arrangements, but local planners have raised concerns about the potential negative impacts on the property's historical significance. Planning officials declared the proposed alterations as having 'insufficient justification and minimal public benefit.' Despite the high architectural and historical significance of the property, there have been no objections from nearby residents. The couple argues that the changes would improve the setting of their home within the National Park. Critics of the plans point to a new raised wall and garden pavilion as detrimental to the house's character. The conservation officer noted that the proposals fail to minimize the adverse impacts on the building's listed status. Their architects have been asked to revise the plans before a final decision is made next month. As the situation develops, Saunders and Edmondson remain hopeful that they can achieve their vision for a peaceful countryside retreat, moving away from their former bustling life in London, where they still own a property.