Plan to replace derivative estate with 57 homes sparks planning dispute

A planning row has broken out over a proposal to demolish an unfinished 22,000 square foot mansion in Belbins, Hampshire, to make way for 57 new homes, the Daily Mail reported. The derelict property, known as Golden Hill mansion, carries a valued price tag of 7.5 million pounds. [1]

According to the Daily Mail, the property was originally constructed in 2004 but was never completed, eventually falling into disrepair. The sprawling estate features an underground garage built for 10 cars, a secret escape tunnel, and its own nuclear bunker. [1]

The mansion was previously linked to actor Johnny Depp and former England football captain John Terry as a potential residence, the Daily Mail reported. Depp is an American actor known for his roles in dark fantasy films, while Terry is a former defender who captained Chelsea and the England national team. [1][4][5]

The application to redevelop the site into a 57-home residential development is currently facing opposition as planning deliberations continue, according to the Daily Mail. [1]