Ewan McGregor blocked from replacing roof on Scottish mansion

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArchitects said the existing lead roof of the 10-bedroom villa was ‘beyond repair’ (Perth & Kinross Council)Ewan McGregor's application to replace the roof of his £2 million Scottish mansion has been refused by Perth and Kinross Council. Architects stated the existing lead roof was "beyond repair" due to fatigue cracking and splits, and was also at risk of theft. The actor's representatives proposed replacing the lead with a single-ply membrane Sarnafil roof, as patch repairs were no longer viable. The council denied the application, asserting that the proposed non-traditional methods and materials would not preserve the grade C-listed building's character and special architectural interest. McGregor bought the 1789-built, ten-bedroom villa in 2023 and had previously received permission for other renovations, including a new garage and master bedroom. In fullEwan McGregor’s bid to fix roof on £2 million Scottish mansion refusedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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