Billionaire given approval for Wiltshire mansion gate changes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Wiltshire Council has approved minor alterations to gates at Stephen Schwarzman's Conholt Park estate.

Wiltshire Council has approved minor alterations to the gates at Stephen Schwarzman's Conholt Park estate in east Wiltshire. The billionaire, founder and chief executive of investment management company Blackstone, sought permission to modify the iron scrollwork above the gates, which were installed as part of a new entrance off Hungerford Lane that he had received approval for in 2024. The council granted permission on 14 September as part of ongoing renovation work at the property.

The planning officer concluded that the amendments would preserve the significance and setting of the listed buildings, maintain the character and appearance of the wider landscape, and have no adverse impact on the special qualities of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

This is the latest in a series of planning applications relating to Schwarzman's estate. Earlier in the year, Wiltshire Council allowed the estate to continue using a road across the grounds, granting retrospective planning permission for its use.

How it is being reported

• Billionaire Wiltshire mansion owner can make changes to propertyThe council has told a billionaire who wanted to make changes to his property he can proceed.Gazette & Herald · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Billionaire Wiltshire mansion owner can make changes to propertyThe council has told a billionaire who wanted to make changes to his property he can proceed.Wiltshire Times · 15 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Stephen Schwarzman · Blackstone · Conholt Park · Wiltshire Council · Wiltshire

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