Sonia Kruger’s $16m home battle takes new turn

Sonia Kruger and partner Craig McPherson are refusing to give up on their $16m Sydney home overhaul, lodging yet another round of revised plans despite fierce neighbour pushback. The TV personality and media executive have submitted amended development applications to Mosman Council on Sydney’s lower north shore after their previous attempt was knocked back, according to media reports. The couple originally lodged plans in November last year to bulldoze the Balmoral Slopes home and build a four-bedroom luxury property. The proposed build featured two elevated swimming pools and was estimated to cost $6.9m. However, the proposed 10.81m height sparked furious neighbour complaints over privacy and blocked views. The backlash prompted one household to demand height poles be installed to gauge the impact. MORE: Zeta-Jones’ Douglas ‘ordeal’ led to shock split Unrecognisable Boyz II Men were torn apart Vanished 80s star’s shock life at 57 Sonia Kruger and partner Craig McPherson are refusing to give up on their $16m Sydney home overhaul. Despite amended designs by Koichi Takada Architects, the Mosman Local Planning Panel formally refused the proposal in July on five separate grounds. The ...