Robbie Williams and Jimmy Page Renew Feud Over London Tree Dispute
Updated Nov 07
Robbie Williams, renowned for hits like "Angels" among other popular Robbie Williams songs, finds himself at the heart of a fresh controversy with his neighbor, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. The dispute revolves around Williams' application to the Kensington and Chelsea Council for permission to remove a Norway maple tree afflicted by honey fungus from his £17.5 million mansion in Holland Park, London. This tree, compromised by the disease threatening its roots, sits within a conservation area under tree preservation orders.
Jimmy Page, alongside other neighbors, contends that Williams has failed to provide adequate reasons for the tree's removal. The ongoing feud, which dates back to 2013 following Williams' acquisition of his property, had previously escalated over plans for an underground swimming pool. Page argued that the construction could potentially damage his Grade I listed home.
As the council deliberates the fate of the Norway maple, with a decision due by December 18, the tension underscores a longstanding rivalry between these two music legends. Regardless of the outcome, fans can revel in the enduring legacies of Led Zeppelin, including classics like "Stairway to Heaven," and the extensive catalog of Robbie Williams, through our dedicated stations: Exclusively Robbie Williams and Exclusively Led Zeppelin.