Prince Charles has drastically scaled down plans for the multi-million pound country mansion near Ross-on-Wye, which is being tipped as a future home for Prince William. It was two years ago that the Duchy of Cornwall was granted planning permission for his first grand vision of the new mansion. But now the Duchy has submitted new plans reducing the scale of the new building by around half. New plans | | Prince William with dad Prince Charles |
Clarence House has said the plans have been scaled down for two reasons: - The smaller building will be more environmentally friendly
- The house will be let on the open market (and they believe finding a tenant will be easier for a more manageable property).
The mansion, which will have six bedrooms and five bathrooms, is the centrepiece of the Duchy's regeneration project on the Harewood Park estate. See the plans using the link below or visit http://www.ukplanning.com/ukp/searchsubmit/performOption.do?action=search and type 3829 in the 'Application Number' box
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HistoryAccording to ancient records, the site was originally occupied by a preceptory belonging to the Knights of Garway. In the 17th century, the Baronet Hoskyns bought the site and built a house and landscaped the gardens. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the home underwent a series of modifications - most notable when William Atkinson re-fronted the East and West facades. His previous work had included architectual works at The Mynde and the Garnons estate. In 1959 the house was demolished because it was costing its owners too much to maintain. | 
