A man who rents out a plane on Airbnb, reportedly once owned by Pablo Escobar, is facing opposition from neighbours over plans to add a second aircraft. Johnny Palmer, 41, bought the decommissioned Boeing 727 and had it transported to an industrial site in Brislington, Bristol, in 2021.
The aircraft currently functions as office space, a filming location, and is available to rent on Airbnb for up to £850 per night, featuring a hot tub and sauna. Palmer has submitted a new planning application to Bristol City Council for a second Boeing project, intended as an office and meeting space.
Residents living nearby have objected to the plans, citing noise from parties in the existing plane. One wrote: 'It is too close to the houses and you can hear music and parties that they have already.' Another described the plane as 'just another eyesore' and claimed it has not been accepted by the community.
In his application, Palmer said the second plane would be a hub for co-working and office spaces, including a coffee shop and other facilities. He stated: 'The project will create high-value opportunities in marketing, public relations and communications, providing employment for young creatives, designers and marketers.'
The original plane, built in 1968 and converted into a private jet in 1981, made its final journey to Filton Airfield in Gloucestershire in 2012. Palmer has previously said the aircraft offers people the chance to 'live like a billionaire at 32-feet'.
