Lewis Hamilton wins right to trim two trees in his garden at £18m townhouse despite ‘neighbour concerns’

LEWIS Hamilton has won the right to trim two trees in his £18million townhouse’s garden.

Hamilton, 38, had been feuding with his neighbours over changes to his London property – including “pruning” the massive poplar trees.

Neighbours had argued the “magnificent heritage trees” should be preserved.

But, after submitting 20 planning applications over six years, the seven-time Formula One world champion has come out on top.

MailOnline reported Hamilton had been seeking permission to tidy up his £18m Kensington property since he bought it in 2017.

On top of “pruning” the giant trees in his garden, the racing legend also wanted to install metal gate entrances, and demolish and replace an old summerhouse.

Hamilton and the neighbours clashed over the summerhouse plans as residents feared their “working and living conditions [would be] seriously disturbed”.

But they were also feuding over the “pruning” of the two trees that tower over the motorsport star’s garden.

MailOnline reported the neighbours were outraged by the perceived threat to the trees.

One local even dubbed them “magnificent ‘heritage’ trees” that are “easily identifiable upon approach to Heathrow”.

But the council has now given Hamilton the green light to prune the trees – on two conditions.

The council said “noisy operations” are avoided on Saturdays “unless essential”, and “no works should take place on Sundays”.

This isn’t the first time Hamilton has been caught in a row with his neighbours.

In 2020 his summerhouse plans sparked letters of objection from neighbours.

One claimed at the time: “It certainly does not need another house at the rear of its garden, which, if the owner ever does move in, will no doubt be used as a ‘party house’ away from the main residence, due to the nature of his lifestyle.”

Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk