Edged out as locals oppose development

U2 GUITARIST The Edge is facing local opposition to his plans to construct a development of luxury houses in an exclusive area of Malibu, California.

The performer, real name David Evans, wants to build a 156-acre development which would include five houses including his own. The properties would range in size from 7,317 to 12,004 square feet.

Even though a range of conservationist techniques would be used in the construction phase, locals are not happy including potential neighbours in an exclusive area nearby and the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy.