Helen mirren's holiday home in italian council planning row

With its turrets, moat and picturesque rose garden, this countryside castle looks like it is fit for a Queen.

But the palatial property has proved to be anything but as owner Dame Helen Mirren faces a planning row with neighbours.

Dame Helen, who bought the abandoned farmhouse with her husband five years ago, has become embroiled in a dispute with her next door neighbour, who is demanding to see plans for the house.

Anna De Giovanni has complained to the council in Tiggiano, near Lecce in Southern Italy, in a bid to force officials to disclose papers relating to the Oscar winning actress’ holiday home.  

Source: Telegraph.co.uk