Britain's biggest man cave is facing the wrecking ball as a council begins to demolish the millionaire accountant's hideaway, which he built without permission ten years ago. Graham Wilden, 72, has already been locked up after he refused to remove the enormous structure behind his home in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. He repeatedly flouted orders from local planners and the court and refused to lose the building - which stunningly included a cinema, bowling alley and casino.
The controversial pensioner has also faced the ire of locals after parking his classic cars and vans outside his neighbours' homes and applying to turn his adjoining home into a holiday let. But his furious rivals are set to finally receive some respite - as the Forest of Dean District Council confirmed that it will be destroyed in the next six to eight weeks. A spokesperson said: 'As a Council it is our duty to ensure that planning and development proposals comply with the law and bring benefit to the local area, whilst also safeguarding the community.
Furious neighbours are set to finally receive some
respite - as the Forest of Dean District Council confirmed that it will be destroyed in the next six to eight weeks. Pictured: Rubble outside the secured site Graham Wilden, 72, pictured, has already been locked up after he refused to remove the enormous structure behind his home in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Wilden repeatedly flouted orders from local planners and the court and refused to lose the building - which stunningly included a cinema, bowling alley and casino.
Pictured: The man cave, with the grey roof The dramatic site has now been secured and dragon4d slot [
http://mail.nevfond.ru] is set to be demolished by the council, at no cost to the taxpayer Mr Wilden lost his fifth court battle over the 10,000sq/ft 'man cave' extension at the rear of his home in March 2023 Three High Court judges declared it was right to jail him for defying court orders - despite Mr Wildin claiming he had sold the building to a Mexican buyer for just £1 Read More Wealthy accountant who built leisure centre in his bungalow's back garden - with cinema, bowling alley, squash courts and casino - is ordered by council planners to tear the whole lot down 'Hundreds of people every year follow the correct process for planning applications and development, sadly this has not been the case at this location.
'It is important to note that the cost of this process should not be borne by the taxpayer, and we will look to recover the full cost of the demolition from the landowner in due course. 'We will work closely with our demolition contractor, to limit any disruption for residents. We would like to also take this opportunity to thank the people living in close proximity to this property for their patience during this lengthy legal process.' Mr Wilden lost his fifth court battle over the 10,000sq/ft 'man cave' extension at the rear of his home in March 2023 when three High Court judges declared it was right to jail him for defying court orders - despite Mr Wildin claiming he had sold the building to a Mexican buyer for just £1.