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Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Celebrity interior designer who fell out with a millionaire neighbour over her bikini sunbathing is selling the waterfront mansion at the centre of the row
A celebrity interior designer who fell out with a millionaire neighbour over sunbathing in her bikini is selling up the waterfront mansion that was at the centre of the row. Celia Sawyer, who is dubbed Mrs Bling, is selling the luxury three-storey property overlooking Poole Harbour in Dorset for £4 million. She bought it with husband Nick for £2.4m in 2007 and during their time there the couple have added over £1m to the value by giving it a stunning makeover worthy of one from one of her TV shows. The couple have listed the four-bedroom property on the market following a planning row they became embroiled in with their neighbour. In 2020 they had a 21ft by 15ft sunroom with a bar built at the bottom of their beach-themed back garden. But they didn't have planning permission for the building and faced the prospect of knocking it down after a neighbour complained. The celebrity interior designer spoke out after she said 'jealous' neighbour Neil Kennedy tried to get a luxury sunroom at the bottom of her garden torn down. Celia told how the pair fell out after Mr Kennedy 'illegally' built a balcony which she says meant he could peer into her garden leaving her feeling uncomfortable when she was lounging around in her swimwear. Mr Kennedy was forced to put in retrospective applications after Celia lodged a formal complaint over the 'disgraceful' breach of planning rules. But she was later left stunned when the row escalated and officials turned their attention to her property. The Sawyers were granted retrospective planning permission to keep it last September. After winning a fight to keep the £50,000 glass structure Celia, 58, told MailOnline: 'I'm not going to let him stop me sunbathing in my bikini. 'We've worked very hard to buy a house like this. It's all been very silly - it's tit for tat. 'I'm relieved and very, very pleased. I'm just glad that the council did the right thing. Celia and her husband have a home in Barbados and it is thought they now plan to spend more time there. The estate agents selling the four bedroom home point out that the property is a short walk to yacht clubs and restaurants on the Sandbanks peninsula. One of those eateries in the posh Rick Stein restaurant where Celia became involved in an awkward incident in 2017. Celia previously said the area involved in the dispute is 'not a place for living in or sleeping in - it's a place for sunbathing and entertaining' She had been seen having drinks with a local property developer shortly before he was filmed hurling a stool across the bar, smashing glasses and bottles. Celia was the star of Channel 4's Four Rooms and the BBC's Your Home In Their Hands. She has been hired by Sandbanks residents to transform the interiors of their luxury homes. Her property is on The Horseshoe which is situated on the quieter northern side of the millionaire's playground. It is being sold by Sandbanks estate agents Luxury & Prestige. A spokesperson said: 'The Horseshoe is a small and exclusive enclave of Sandbanks, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac and the houses are amongst a select few which can claim to have private sand at the bottom of the garden adjoining the beach. 'Although relatively compact the property has, in our opinion, one of the best positions in the road with a simply stunning view of Poole Harbour which lays claim to amazing sunsets and an unusually animated seascape thanks to the paddle boarders, wind surfers and boats of all shapes and sizes which frequent the harbour. 'There's an extensive private sun terrace directly outside the house but at the bottom of the garden near the beach and waters edge there's a specially constructed contemporary pavilion complete with retractable roof and a bar.' The house has 2,700 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Newcastle's new urgent treatment facility secures planning consent
Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in England has received formal planning permission for a new urgent treatment centre, a project to be undertaken by family-owned Robertson Construction North East. This development is part of Newcastle Hospitals' capital works programme and will be executed through the ProCure23 (P23) healthcare framework. P23 is the fourth generation of National Health Service (NHS) England's procurement framework for design and construction services for NHS capital projects. The new purpose-built facility is expected to enhance the capacity and resources at the site for treating minor but urgent conditions. The contract is an extension of Robertson Construction's ongoing relationship with Newcastle Hospitals, following the completion of the Freeman Hospital Day Treatment Centre. Preliminary work on the new centre has commenced, aiming to provide an environment distinct from major emergency care. The project will feature a new reception, dedicated waiting areas for different service pathways, modern clinical spaces, and a layout designed to improve patient flow and lower waiting times. Robertson Construction North East regional managing director Neil Kennedy said: 'Our longstanding relationship with Newcastle Hospitals is built on trust, experience and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare facilities. 'With planning now approved, we look forward to continuing this strong partnership with the successful delivery of this project.' Newcastle Hospitals acting CEO Rob Harrison said: 'We're delighted to get the go-ahead from Newcastle City Council for our new urgent treatment centre. 'As a purpose-built addition to our RVI site, the centre will provide a dedicated and modern facility for people who need help with an urgent health need which cannot wait or be treated at home. 'Patients will be able to see the right person to meet their needs, through the centre's team of doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare staff.' Earlier in February this year, the Clackmannanshire well-being hub and school project in Alloa, Scotland, secured full planning approval, with Robertson Construction Central East hired as the contractor. This development will offer improved community facilities and a school catering to children with additional needs. "Newcastle's new urgent treatment facility secures planning consent" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
