Ricky Gervais has faced a setback in his plans to demolish his flood-prone mansion by the River Thames and build a new £5 million neo-classical home. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead rejected his application earlier this month, citing non-compliance with local and national planning guidelines. Gervais presented CCTV evidence of flooding at his current property, which has been affected multiple times since 1947, but local parish councillors deemed the proposed development 'inappropriate' due to its proximity to neighboring homes and its location on green belt land. His vision included a two-storey residence featuring four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, and flood-resilient design elements. Gervais's agent argued that the existing house lacked quality and sustainability, urging for a new design to enhance living standards and the natural surroundings. This planning attempt follows a previously withdrawn proposal for a bedroom extension over the garage due to similar objections.