Ewan McGregor’s bid to repair the roof on his £2 million Scottish mansion has been refused by the council.
The Hollywood actor, 54, utilized to interchange the roof of his retreat in Scotland, after architects mentioned it was “past restore”.
Within the software submitted to Perth and Kinross Council, the Trainspotting star’s representatives requested to interchange the lead roof with a single-ply membrane Sarnafil one.
Architects mentioned this was as a result of “patch repairs are now not viable” on the present materials and the precious lead was susceptible to theft.
“The prevailing lead roof is past restore, affected by fatigue cracking, splits, and failed flashings,” the appliance submitted by David Bell Architects reads.
“Patch repairs are now not viable and have led to water ingress, threatening the historic material beneath.
“Lead theft might also be a recurring subject, notably on distant or weak buildings reminiscent of this, making alternative with like-for-like supplies unsustainable from a safety perspective.”
Within the software submitted to Perth and Kinross Council, the Trainspotting star requested to interchange the lead roof with a single-ply membrane Sarnafil one. (AP)
However the council has denied the appliance, saying it might not “protect the wonderful element character and particular architectural curiosity” of the constructing.
The judgement learn: “Approval could be opposite to the Perth and Kinross Native Growth Plan 2 Coverage 27A, which favours retention and sympathetic restoration, because the proposed alternative roof construction, single ply membrane and PVC battens, and lantern rooflight options would adversely have an effect on the listed constructing’s character and particular architectural curiosity, by advantage of reprofiling the roof, the usage of non-traditional strategies and supplies.”
Mr McGregor purchased the grade C-listed constructing close to the place he was born in 2023, in accordance with studies.
The ten-bedroom villa was inbuilt 1789 with 15,000 sq. foot of dwelling area over three flooring, in accordance with the property agent that bought it. (Perth & Kinross Council)
The ten-bedroom villa was inbuilt 1789 with 15,000 sq. foot of dwelling area over three flooring, in accordance with the property agent that bought it.
It additionally incorporates a billiard room and a wine cellar amid its 18 acres of land and gardens.
Mr McGregor had beforehand been granted permission to construct a alternative storage and a brand new main bedroom and loo.
He had additionally been given the inexperienced gentle to restore “yellowing” and “water harm” to the house.
He opened up about his transfer again to Scotland in an interview final 12 months with Architectural Digest. He mentioned: “I undoubtedly began to really feel this pull house. I by no means noticed it coming, it is bizarre.
“I feel whoever made the world began with Scotland and obtained it proper.”
The Star Wars actor is presently on the London stage for the primary time in 17 years, starring in My Grasp Builder.
