Robbie Williams in neighbour row over tree-felling plan

Robbie Williams has found himself in hot water with his neighbours – after being accused of ‘environmental vandalism’. It comes as the former Take That member plans to take a chainsaw to giant trees in his garden.

The former Burslem resident wants to prune 14 plants at his mansion in London’s Holland Park. The work would take metres off the height as they are blocking light from getting into his home. He has also applied to chop down others.

However, the plans sparked trouble with the neighbours. One wrote: “Hello there, I think these trees should be left as chopping down healthy trees is an act of environmental vandalism.

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“Shame on anyone wanting to destroy our leafy friends. They give us life – we should respect theirs.”

Another local told officials that he supported the move, however. “I am fully in favour of this application,” he said. “The trees at the back of the property are disproportionately large for the garden and need some heavy pruning for reasons for safety and appearance.”

Robbie told the council in his application: “Davidia T1 – reduce back long laterals to balance into remaining canopy approx 1m from tips; Bay Laurel T2 – reduce height by approx 2-3m from tips and reduce sides back in by .5m from tips and chamfer into top..