A bitter neighbourhood dispute has erupted involving The Crown star Dominic West and his partner, actress Sienna Miller, with their next-door neighbour in the idyllic Gloucestershire village of Chippenham.
The Battle Over Boundaries
At the heart of the conflict lies a contested piece of land between West's £3.5 million Grade II-listed rectory and the neighbouring property owned by divorcee Sarah Waddington. The couple has submitted plans to build a new wall and gate on what Waddington claims is her land, sparking a formal objection to the local council.
Neighbour's Furious Objection
In documents obtained by MailOnline, Waddington has launched a scathing attack on the celebrity couple's proposal, stating she "strongly objects" to their plans. She alleges the development would be built on her property without permission and claims the couple has been "aggressive and unpleasant" throughout the process.
"They have no right to build on my land," Waddington declared in her formal complaint to Wiltshire Council. "This is nothing more than an attempt to seize property that doesn't belong to them."
A History of Tension
The current planning application represents the latest chapter in an ongoing saga between the neighbours. Previous attempts to resolve boundary issues have apparently failed, with relations deteriorating significantly in recent months.
- The couple seeks to erect a 1.8-metre-high flint wall with a wrought-iron gate
- Neighbour Sarah Waddington claims the construction would encroach on her property
- Documents suggest previous "without prejudice" discussions have collapsed
- Local council now forced to mediate the escalating dispute
Celebrity Lifestyle Clashes with Village Peace
West and Miller, who moved to the countryside seeking privacy, now find themselves at the centre of a very public local controversy. The couple purchased the historic property in 2020, apparently dreaming of a tranquil country life away from the spotlight.
However, the current dispute threatens to shatter that peace, with planning documents revealing increasingly acrimonious exchanges between the two households. The outcome now rests with Wiltshire Council's planning department, which must determine the true boundary lines and whether the construction can proceed.
As the battle continues, residents of the typically quiet village watch with interest as Hollywood glamour clashes with English countryside property laws in what has become anything but a peaceful neighbourhood affair.
