Queen gets permission to cut down tree in her garden
The is said to be deteriorating and shading new trees
The Queen has been given permission to cut down a tree on her private residence.
Wiltshire Council gave Her Majesty the answer she wanted, and did not make her wait for a response, issuing its decision a day before the deadline.
The royal can now chop down a cypress tree at Reymill House in Lacock.
An application to Wiltshire Council in the name of “HRM The Queen” – which was completed by her tree surgeon – was filed at the beginning of February.
It said the tree is “showing signs of deterioration and (is) shading new trees.”
The Queen needed Wiltshire Council’s permission to carry out the work because the tree is in a conservation area.
The application for Reymill House – which is also referred to as Raymill House or Ray Mill House – was discussed by Lacock Parish Council at the beginning of February. No objection was raised.
The Queen bought the house in 1996 for £850,000 following her divorce from Andrew Parker Bowles.
Earlier this month it was reported that ownership of the house had been transferred to her children, Laura Lopes and Tom Parker-Bowles.
Before they married, the King and Queen agreed the Queen should keep Reymill House to give her a “separate space” away from royal duties.
Last year, King Charles bought a £3 million house which shares a private lane with Ray Mill, amid fears it would be sold and turned into a wedding venue.