'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row
Summary
Mentmore Towers, a historic mansion in Buckinghamshire used as Wayne Manor in the 2005 Batman film, is in a dispute with the local council over required bat surveys and building repairs. The owner says surveys and restoration work are ongoing, while the council insists on following strict rules to protect the bats and the building.Key Facts
- Mentmore Towers is a Grade I listed mansion and appeared as Wayne Manor in the 2005 Batman Begins film.
- The mansion is owned by property tycoon Simon Halabi.
- Buckinghamshire Council issued a notice in August requiring bat surveys and urgent repairs to the building’s roof.
- The owner’s team says professional surveys and restoration work have already started.
- The council is concerned about unauthorized work done on site and is enforcing rules.
- Bat surveys must be completed by August 2027 to allow further repairs.
- If the owner does not comply, the council may try to take control of the property through legal action.
- Mentmore Towers is historically important as the only major UK building by designer Joseph Paxton and is currently in very bad condition.
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