Angry villagers fear they will face a “constant stream” of visitors if plans for a holiday let at Paul O’Grady’s former home are approved. Proposals to transform a redundant security office at the much-loved TV star’s estate in Aldington, near Ashford, have been lodged by his widower, Andre Portasio. It comes after planning officers at Ashford Borough Council (ABC) rejected Mr Portasio’s bid to turn the same building into a house three times the size last month. Mr Portasio, a former professional ballet dancer, inherited the Knoll Hill property from his husband following his death at the site …
