Marcus Rashford and Wayne Rooney’s neighbors win battle to remove Traveler site

Neighbors Marcus Rashford and Wayne Rooney have won a long battle to ward off travelers camped between their mega mansions in Cheshire.

The 18-month standoff began in August 2020 after 13 trailers with space for up to 50 people were transported from Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s 40-acre home, “Morrison’s Mansion,” to the Mobberley field, just a few fields.

The council initially blocked plans for a Traveler site after receiving 1,000 objections from residents citing the lack of Covid-19 provisions and fearing that the site poses a “danger to the community”, citing a “growing fear of crime” that may be caused. †

However, Michael Maloney, a self-proclaimed member of the Irish travel community, moved to the country anyway and later applied for a retroactive building permit.

A few months later, Maloney was sentenced to suspended imprisonment for ignoring an order that prohibited him from developing the country.

A three-day investigation was launched in early March after the family objected to the council’s decision and planning inspectors gave them 12 months to leave the area.

the country sits The home of former Manchester United player Wes Brown and the Real Housewives Of Cheshire star is between his wife Leanne and the Rooneys estate – with a luxury underground spa and gym, movie theater, 40 acres of land with stables and a large football field.

Marcus Rashford has yet to move into his new £2.5m eco home after starting construction on his natural paradise in 2020.

Projects for the Manchester United star’s five-bedroom property will include a nine-hole golf course, open-plan kitchen, study and dining room, while also featuring a basement complete with indoor pool, wine cellar and gym.

The news will no doubt be a relief for Rooney, who moved into their £20m home in Cheshire earlier this year.

Taking your time: Marcus, the 24-year-old UK CEO, has yet to move into his new £2.5m eco-friendly home after starting construction on his natural paradise in 2020.

Projects: The couple began construction of their six-bedroom mega mansion in 2017, but faced delays, especially when construction stopped completely at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Councilor Charlotte Leach said: “I am pleased with the outcome of this appeal. This decision reassures the local community that Mr Maloney has come to the end of the road with this unauthorized development.

“It’s definitely been a long journey to get to this point, but I’m confident we’re close to the finish line here to ensure the land can be restored to its original condition.”

Speaking to MailOnline, the local ward member added: “Since moving to the site in August 2020, his behavior has caused great distress and distress to residents, and because of his job, he was found guilty of contempt of court for rendering illegal construction. To prevent further destruction of the country. despite a ban in effect.

“This decision by the Planning Inspectorate sends a clear signal that as a society we will not accept anyone who violates our planning laws and belittles us.”

Counselor Mick Warren, chair of the Environment and Communities Committee of Cheshire East Council, said: “This has been a difficult situation for council and local residents, but it’s good to see the inspector demonstrate the council’s approach. Protecting the green belt of the neighborhood. and our communities against unauthorized development.

“The council continues to make plans for an official gypsy and traveler site in the area, and we hope this will provide space for the travel community to find accommodation, at least temporarily,” he said.

According to a planning report, “The site was occupied by an increasing number of people and caravans, eventually including 13 mobile caravans for 40 to 50 people”, leading the council to order a halt to all construction work.

Family: The married couple will share the luxury journey with their children Kai, 12, Klay, eight, Kit, five, and Cass, three.

Work in progress: The Manchester United star’s five-bedroom property will feature a nine-hole golf course, and ecologists have come up with “biodiversity enhancement measures” to protect the natural habitat in their planning proposal.

The news will no doubt be a relief for Rooney, who moved into their £20m home in Cheshire earlier this year.

The married couple shares the luxury road they started building in 2017 with their children Kai, 12, Klay, eight, Kit, five, and Cass, three.

The surrounding Cheshire villages are popular with Manchester City and Manchester United players such as Raheem Sterling, John Stones and Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, as well as Liverpool and Everton players Jordan Pickford and Jordan Henderson.

Known as the Cheshire Golden Triangle, the area was also home to David and Victoria Beckham, Rio Ferdinand and Cristiano Ronaldo.