Ebrington Pool Row: £3.4m Mansion Plan Rejected

On 12 January 2026 the Ebrington Parish Council rejected a proposed swimming pool for billionaire Tony O’Sullivan’s £3.4 million mansion, igniting a heated dispute among local residents. The contested development, meant to function as a 'monstrous' pool behind the historic manor, was criticised for its size, cost and the potential impact on the village’s character and drainage infrastructure. O’Sullivan, a prominent businessman in the Leicester‑based finance sector, has been pressed for years to submit an altered plan. Ebrington, a leafy village in the Cotswolds of Gloucestershire, sees a sharp divide: some villagers welcome a modern amenity, while others fear increased traffic and loss of heritage. The council’s decision was made after consultations with the local planning authority on 8 December 2025, citing 'no hierarchy of rights' and the village’s planning and conservation goals.