Zoella—real name Zoe Sugg— had applied for planning permission to turn her large back garden into a home for donkeys. The mum-of-two made her name with make-up videos before moving on to books and her own range of products. YouTuber Zoella originally made her name posting make-up videos (Image: Zoe Sugg)The plans were approved by Mid Sussex District Council on August 7, despite concerns raised over the ruins. Experts had raised concerns about plans to start work in the newly bought five-acre field until it could be dug up by archaeologists. A gate has already been put up at the site (Image: Mid Sussex District Council)Zoella, 36, and partner Alfie Deyes, submitted the planning application in May.