She would have avoided this controversy. But the inhabitants of Amiens would have done without this scratch in their green setting. As reported France Sunday
in its columns, a controversy is currently agitating the daily life of Brigitte Macron's little nephew.
At 63, Jean-Alexandre Trogneux had a great project. This boss of the eponymous “Trogneux” chocolate factory, renowned throughout Amiens, aimed to build a grandiose villa. On the program? Gigantic swimming pool located on a plot of 2,900 square meters. The problem ? Neighbors not really in agreement with this plan.
A giant swimming pool, but the disappearance of eleven species of birds and plant species…
Even before being built, the villa of the illustrious Amiens chocolatier indeed possesses a major hidden defect. To build it, no fewer than 56 trees would have to be cut down. Its construction would also lead to the disappearance of heritage plant species, eleven species of birds as well as a protected flower. Despite the agreement given by the town hall, the neighbors strongly contest this work!
Determined not to give in, they appealed to the Lille administrative court. Their goal? Suspend municipal bylaws which did not oppose the felling of trees. A very bad press for the one who makes his money on the excellence of his chocolates, but also on his good reputation. Brigitte Macron should not emerge from this scandal which is impacting her… Especially since her schedule is already busy: Monday October 28, she and Emmanuel Macron were to fly to see King Mohammed VI in Morocco.
Is Jean-Alexandre Trogneux’s approach legal?
The legal proceedings against Jean-Alexandre Trognueux are in any case underway. In August, the summary appeals filed by the neighboring couple were rejected. The summary judge in fact considers that “there is no serious doubt as to the legality” of the building permit of the illustrious chocolatier.
The municipality also reacted. She specifies that the felling of the trees was decided because of their “sanitary state which no longer made it possible to guarantee their continued safety”. The giant swimming pool will therefore undoubtedly be built. And, certainly: no tree will be able to shade him.
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