Jason Statham's Hampshire summerhouse use faces planning scrutiny
The gist
Actor Jason Statham applied for a certificate of lawfulness for a summerhouse on his £20 million Hampshire estate.
The dispute turns on a 1973 planning rule and what counts as guest accommodation.
How it unfolded
- 2024Jason Statham bought a 20-acre English coastal estate for about £20 million.
- Oct 16, 2026The planning dispute over a two-storey summerhouse on the Hampshire estate was reported.
- Oct 29, 2026Statham applied for a certificate of lawfulness for the summerhouse's use as accommodation associated with the main house; New Forest National Park Authority records identify the application as relating to an existing use, not a separate home.