It became one of the most controversial planning rows in Norfolk's history after a theatre impresario's dream home was built bigger than promised and became a "coastal fortress".

Now, theatre producer Adam Spiegel - who was forced to cut Arcady in Cley-next-the-Sea down to size - is seeking to change his plans again, halfway into rebuilding the property.

Plans have been lodged with North Norfolk District Council to alter the planning permission he was granted last year, to demolish the top-storey of the modernist home.

West End impresario Adam Spiegel, whose home at Cley has been at the centre of a lengthy planning rowWest End impresario Adam Spiegel, whose home at Cley has been at the centre of a lengthy planning row (Image: Archive)

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It follows a 10-year saga that property experts estimate will have cost at least £4m, thanks to the protracted legal battle which ensued after Arcady was built larger than initially planned.

This caused fury in the coastal village, with neighbours describing it as a "dystopian fortress".

The Arcady is cut down to size by buildersThe Arcady is cut down to size by builders (Image: Chris Bishop)

Mr Spiegel came under siege from North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) soon after work began in 2016. In 2019, the council served an enforcement notice to demolish all buildings on the site.

This led to a series of appeals against the enforcement, which were ultimately lost, resulting in the second floor of the three-storey property being bulldozed before it was rebuilt with a more 'sympathetic' design.

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What the new Arcady will look likeWhat the new Arcady will look like (Image: NNDC)

More than six months after the rebuild began, Mr Speigel has lodged plans with NNDC to change some of the materials used for the roofing and to also seek permission for a flue for a wood-pellet fired boiler.

This follows challenges in sourcing the roof materials originally proposed.

An example of the new roofing materials proposed for the ArcadyAn example of the new roofing materials proposed for the Arcady (Image: NNDC)

In a letter to NNDC, Mr Spiegel's building contractor, Tim Scholfield said: "We trust that these alterations are acceptable."

So far, officers have not objected to the changes, providing the roof is similar in style and appearance to the approved plans and that the flue "will not be prominent in public views".

A decision will be made on the proposed changes in the coming weeks.