Strictly Judge's Luxury Home Upgrades Spark Noisy Neighbor Dispute

As of October 16th, 2025, Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood has found himself embroiled in a noise dispute with his neighbors over plans to upgrade his luxury country home. Horwood, 60, is seeking to raise the back garden of his £1.7 million property to build a terrace around a new swim spa and hot tub.

However, the proposed development has faced backlash from nearby residents, who have cited "excessive" noise from pool parties at Horwood's seven-bedroom estate. One neighbor has written to the local council, arguing that the raised terrace will "exacerbate" the existing noise issues, as the shape of the land and surrounding trees mean sounds from the garden can be easily heard.

This is not the first time Horwood has encountered construction-related problems at his rural retreat. Last year, he was forced to call in the Environment Agency after flooding his garden when starting demolition work on walls and foundations.

Now, Horwood has applied for planning permission to carry out the Ground Force-style garden makeover, as well as flood compensation measures. His planning agent has stated that the alterations will represent "new but compatible features" within the existing residential garden. However, the neighbor's objection suggests the local council may face a tricky decision when reviewing the application next month.