Robbie Williams has secured permission to remove a fungus-infected tree from his £17 million London mansion, despite opposition from his neighbors, including Led Zeppelin guitarist

Jimmy Page, whose home is adjacent.

The singer, 50, sought approval in October from the local council to fell the Norway maple, which he claimed was suffering from Honey Fungus, a highly destructive disease in UK gardens.

The council granted the request, citing the tree's "poor overall health" and advanced age. However, some neighbors expressed outrage, accusing Williams of failing to provide adequate documentation.

One neighbor complained about the lack of a report from a qualified arborist, while another questioned why felling was the only proposed solution.

The tree, protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and located in a conservation area, required detailed justification for removal. Williams’ tree surgeon, Michael Goatly of Putney Tree Specialists, submitted the application, stating that the tree had extensive decay and proposing its replacement with a new species.

The council concluded that the Honey Fungus had left the tree beyond salvage and approved its removal.

This incident follows years of tension between Williams and Page over property modifications. Their decade-long feud included Page's opposition to Williams’ plans for an underground swimming pool, citing risks to the delicate frescoes in his Grade I listed home.

Williams previously faced backlash for cutting back 14 plants and removing a large Robinia tree, which he argued had damaged his garden wall. Despite ongoing disputes, the council’s decision marks another step in Williams’ ongoing home renovations. Photo by Drew de F Fawkes, Wikimedia commons.