Meghan and Harry’s Frogmore Cottage crisis: Planning error may force them to REVERSE work | Royal | News

The couple are now facing the prospect of resubmitting planning applications for the landscape of the controversial £2.4million, tax-payer funded retreat. According to the Daily Mail, if the application is rejected, the local Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council can see out a notice which forces the royals to alter the cottage back to its original state. Meghan and Harry had hoped to create an organic vegetable plot at the estate.

The work was estimated to cost around £20,000.

The pair’s builders had initially planned to do additional extensive works in the garden.

But Harry and Meghan opted against the design after being granted permission.

Now, new documents say they have changed their mind of what works they want done, meaning new permission is required.

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That means work carried out on home could be reversed as permission for the exact works was never approved.

The latest royal accounts caused widespread outrage after it was revealed the couple had spent millions renovating the home, funds paid for by taxpayers.

A source said: “The building services department had to make a minor amendment to the landscaping of the property – which was out of everyone’s control – but as it was a change to the agreed plans, it was, unfortunately, necessary to re-submit them.

“As the proposals include layouts of the house and garden, building services ask as a matter of necessity that they are not made public for reasons of security.”

The source added: “Some changes have been made to the plans to create the Duke and Duchess’s garden after the original planning consent was granted.

“Frogmore Cottage will be the perfect place for a royal prince to grow up with the Duke and Duchess and these changes are very important to create a perfect home for themselves and Archie.

“These specific changes are currently being dealt with the local council to avoid the need for any action.”

The error revolves around the couple’s need for secrecy on the plans, which are routinely published on a council’s website before they are approved or rejected.

Despite already vast sums of cash being lavished on the property, which was given to the couple by the Queen, more money was still required to be pumped into the development.

Numerous pieces of outdoor works including landscaping still needs to be completed.