Kelsey Grammer faces backlash over historic cottage demolition plan
- Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh plan to replace a 200-year-old cottage with a modern home after their extension proposal was denied.
- The couple's new demolition application received no prior approval and raised concerns among local residents.
- Community members fear that demolishing the cottage will harm local heritage and could lead to further development along the coast.
In Somerset, England, Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh made headlines after their plan to demolish a 200-year-old cottage was approved by local authorities. The couple had initially sought to renovate the cottage, located near Portishead and overlooking the Bristol Channel, but their requests for an extension were denied by the North Somerset council in 2023. The council stated that their proposal could harm the cottage's historical value and the surrounding area’s heritage. Following the rejection, Grammer's company, The Fossil UK Trust, submitted a new application to demolish the cottage entirely, which the council later confirmed required no prior approval for demolition. The decision has sparked outrage among local residents and heritage advocates, who feel the destruction of the cottage will harm the character of the area and set a concerning precedent for future developments along the coastline. Many objectors expressed disappointment over the potential loss of a structure with significant local historical importance, arguing for its preservation instead. As the demolition date approaches, significant community sentiment indicates a strong desire for the cottage's historical features to be maintained for future generations to enjoy, contrasting with the couple's plans for a modern home on the site that reportedly includes luxury amenities such as a games room and gym.