The owner of a luxury home in a Hampshire village is facing fierce opposition to his bid for 'unrestricted' use of his garden helipad.

Mayus Karla's property - the Three Gables set in three acres of land with its own 30ft pool house - already has planning permission for a helipad.

Restrictions on its use were imposed by Winchester City Council to protect nearby neighbours.

Mr Karla was allowed two personal use round-trips per month between 8am and 6pm.

But now he wants unrestricted use allowing for 'irregular visits' by his clients.

Some 15 objections have been made, with concerned neighbours saying the noise coming from a helicopter would be 'detrimental' to the welfare of animals and residents.

An officer from the council's enivronmental health team warned they "cannot in any circumstances support" allowing unrestricted use.

They said: "Removal of this condition could... have a significant increase in the frequency of such use (private and business) as well as occurrences at more antisocial times.

"This in our view has the potential for a significant increase in the resultant noise impacts during pre and post-flight noise whilst on the ground as well as localised in-flight noise."

One resident, Louise Humphries, said: “The property is surrounded by fields used for cows and horses, it is also next door to a farm.

“Helicopters coming and going at all times of day and night will spook and stress the animals.”

She added: “There is already an airfield in Durley, one in Upham and Southampton airport close by so why can't the applicant use these”

Another resident, Gabriel Rappini, said: "I fully object to the withdrawal of conditions for the use of a helicopter. The usage has changed from private use to use for clients which is commercial enterprise.

"Unrestricted landings could lead to flights at all times of day and night. Durley is a rural village with working livestock farms.

"The noise pollution coming from unrestricted use of a helicopter would be detrimental to the welfare of both animals and residents in the village.”

Durley Parish Council has also objected to the plans. It said: "Durley Parish Council agreed that an objection would be made to the removal of this condition. 

"In the previous application, the helipad was for ‘private’ use and it appears now that it is for ‘client’ use. 

"We would like clarification as to who is using the helipad as we would be concerned if it was for business use or anything other than private use. 

"We also feel that the current times are acceptable for a small rural village with many animals (horses and farm animals) sited near to the helipad. 

"In fairness to residents who live near [the property], we would not wish to allow unrestricted hours or have no conditions attached to the hours. 

"We would not want to disturb residents’ tranquillity by allowing additional noise 24 hours a day."

A decision has not yet been made by Winchester City Council.