An inspector visits Clarkson's Farm as the row over the Diddly Squat rages on

Jeremy Clarkson is no stranger to controversy. Following the success of the Amazon series, his farm shop near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world, much to the frustration of many locals. But today the site also hosted a planning inspector, as the row over what’s been going on a Diddly Squat rages on.

[@bobreiber2066]

It's hard to understand why a local council can be so ignorant. This little shop is a lifeline for local farmers produce and probably brings a lot of tourist dollars to the area. Jeremy deserves a medal for perseverance !

[@thedave7760]

He is fixing a problem that they have failed to fix therefore making them look incompetent which they are, to them that is unforgivable.

[@redmille1000]

Unfortunately independent farm shops don’t have the major shareholders that the large supermarkets have, therefore the rich and those in power aren’t earning from them.

[@GothicusTheBold]

the local community dont want it that is why

[@koningbolo4700]

Councils are mostly manned by people without any ambition or talent and expect civilians to (at least) have less of said trades. If someone has more talent and ambition then they go full bitch on the rules and like to shut anything good down...

[@andrewlong6438]

The farm is also located in an AONB and there are a host of planning rules associated with these to keep it looking rural. The Council will be elected by local people and I suspect many are irritated by Clarkson’s attitude. The programme was edited to make out the Council as being inflexible but that makes great tv. I get the contribution that the farm makes to the local economy but I also notice there are too many visitors to the farm shop and it causes all sorts of traffic problems for a rural area. How big do you make the car park to get the cars off the road without turning the area into a giant car park which would be contrary to an AONB ? I get that Clarkson needs to make a living and there probably wouldn’t a problem had it not been his farm shop. Not sure how you solve this.

[@guss2099]

If the locals are fed up, they should back Clarkson and get that car park approved!

[@MrJordanwain]

They just love a reason to moan and try to make peoples life difficult. I’m sure they don’t mind when the visitors use the other local businesses such as the pub keeping the area afloat/ more prosperous than if the visitors weren’t coming.

[@brianperry]

That would seem to be the answer, is it that simple for many of the residents though ...l think they have another agenda, a master plan to see the back of Diddly Squat farm..

[@thomasbernard280]

@mrjordanwain to be fair picture yourself living in a small quiet village in the middle of nowhere then all of a sudden theres hundreds of cars parked on each side of the main roads, which they're clearly not built for. People being idiots in cars speeding about said small town. Truth be told the infrastructure just isn't there in that small town for alot of the stuff jeremy wants to do.

[@thomasbernard280]

Now at the same time I completely agree with alot of what clarkson is trying to do. For example the coalition between local farmers selling there produce in his farm shop/restaurant. Brings in alot of money locally, not just for clarkson as people will inevitably go to other shops passing through etc. I think the local councill are of the opinion they dont want 'their' area to change. Also sorry for wrong grammar I struggle with that sort of thing.

[@MrJordanwain]

@@thomasbernard280 I completely understand what you are saying and I agree to an extent and I think Jeremy is thinking along those lines too with trying to put in an appropriate car park to get the vehicles off the road. If he had the car park he could operate a ticket style booking service to control the flow of people throughout the day and monitor the comings and goings better than people rocking up at the side of the road and walking in. I don’t know if he expected the shop to be as popular as it is and for a sustained period either. Regardless I think he is trying to improve the situation but I feel there are members of his community that would rather he was enforced to close.

[@geoffwright9570]

Having watched Clarkson's farm and followed his efforts to add to its ability to create a better cashflow chance ,and also to provide some welcome business to other local farms resulting in improved employment for up to a100 local people. I feel that the local council is operating some sort of vendetta against it.

[@thedave7760]

He is fixing a problem that they have failed to fix therefore making them look incompetent which they are, to them that is unforgivable.

[@Itchytriggerfinga]

The locals didn’t agree with him blowing up his house on the Grand tour

[@spex357]

There is a vendetta against all of us and its now been going on since pre 1973. It gained momentum after the Event201 show in 2019, the aim is Agenda 2030. My Teacher mentioned Agenda 2030 and the rush to Babylon in our leaving school speech of 73. The debt based system could only run for so long before it would be overloaded with debt. Then they will pop up with a new system which will be even more in their favour. The Dollar will lose it's position and the West will implode. Expect War, and the loss of your pensions. We thanked him sarcastically. They don't want us using cash or driving cars or eating meat. They don't even like personal ownership of anything. Unless he starts farming bugs, the whole idea could be doomed.

[@G58]

True

[@SEPK09]

if it improves farmers across the UK then 100% yes NOT enough is done to support farmers because when they are gone they are GONE, and all our food is imported SERIOUSLY

[@02playman]

Yes, the road does get congested but there are two more roads leading from Chadlington to the A361. The problem is one or two local people that have a real vendetta against Jeremy and a council that have no imagination. However, they have given Diddly Squat some marvellous publicity that will see more queues throughout this summer!

[@paulshea7022]

It is ironic that councils give permission for thousands of houses to be built that nobody can afford but refuse permission for a business that will contribute to the local economy in several ways.

[@thomas.parnell7365]

Not so easy fo them to take a (donation )

[@SEPK09]

100%

[@gafrers]

Nailed it. 👍👍

[@philtucker1224]

Well said! 👏

[@gabrieldsouza6541]

they don't give permission for houses to be built either though, that's the whole problem

[@19Silver67]

What amazes me is how much regulation that England has. From not being able to protect your livestock to can't even move dirt to fill a hole. I'm surprised Jeremy doesn't have to pull a permit just to go to the bathroom in the morning!!!

[@belandsteve7458]

He has to get Lisa's permission to use the bathroom!

[@MiniOne82]

Its got nothing to do with how much regulation there is, its all down tot he fact the council don't like Clarkson, nothing more.

[@19Silver67]

@MiniOne82 you must be in England. In my country, you don't have ALL the BS regulations and permits and city council controlling EVERY aspect of your farming.

[@viscayavagabond]

I thought EU membership was the source of all odious amd burdensome regulation. I guess the bonfire wasn't as hot as promised...

[@scoobysean555]

But yet all councils like selling land to big contactors for more housing what's unaffordable 😂

[@nickdehnel6496]

Such a great example of small minded councils in the UK given a little power. Obstructing value adding commerce to the area. Think of where else these farm customers may also be spending money. The local village shop, pub, petrol station etc…. Think of the impact if the farm can not diversify and has to close because farming no longer covers the bills? Now what happens if it’s 3 or 4 farms in the area as government grants end.

[@thepuddlejumper500]

The government are actively closing down working farms. They may not be as in Holland using battering ram but gentle persuasion in paying them not to farm. It’s all part of the nwo, the great reset or just more control over the population.

[@ppo2424]

What I really like about Jeremys farm is he is doing everything the right way ecologically, I appreciate it's in an AONB but 70 space car park is not going to do any real harm.And he definitely should have been allowed the restaurant. bottom line, that council are a disgrace.

[@peternolan4854]

Only 70 parking places for a all those cars

[@castriding]

​@@peternolan4854 that's 70 less on the verge then there is now

[@gailcusden3607]

@@castriding nobecauae he has 400 cars at one time.

[@castriding]

@@gailcusden3607 correct, and if the carpark was built, 70 of the cars visiting would be off the road verge

[@gailcusden3607]

@@castriding the 70 space car park is just making a hard surface where they are already parking on grass and mud so it makes no difference.

[@ratman5229]

I can sum the planning inspectors up with one word ‘Tossers” It’s their job to make things as difficult as possible not just for Mr Clarkson but for anyone they go to visit. They are special people, they don’t have any friends, they never ever smile or laugh and on their days off they sit and think how they could be more difficult with people than they were the week before

[@spongebobsquaretits]

theres a word you missed out, Jealousy. They definitely think, if i cant have it nobody can

[@chrisbutcher5179]

Spot on

[@retiredinthephilippines]

Well said...

[@missg300]

you're exactly right. i went to the local council tip the other day with stuff to dispose of and it was like being interrogated by the FBI!asking me questions that were neither anything to do with the rubbish or any of his business 🙄

[@SEPK09]

councils are about as effective and watching dog SH*( rot.

[@roberttaylor6075]

It's all because he is a celebrity who does not tow the line and he will speak his mind, which as we know in today's society is very much frowned upon.

[@crotchet1586]

He's a entitled spoilt pisshead. Closing a path on his land that he knew was a right of way when he bought it. And now he's throwing his weight around again

[@outandaboutwithmartin445]

It’s the council that are causing problems for the locals not the shop. Any normal council would be saying the car park must be extended to relieve congestion and parking, not banning a larger carpark

[@richard1403]

Allow him to have his car park then problem solved.

[@raypurchase801]

It'll be the best car park... IN THE WORLD!

[@davidpearson2039]

it won't though, if you give it some logical thought. Put in a car park that holds 500 cars - more than enough for your average farm shop. But what happens when it's full, this isn't going to stop people from turning up and finding somewhere else to park - like on the roadside verges. Yes, allow the car park, but while it's this popular it's not going to put an end to the problem or the argument I'm afraid.

[@Brs-od8mx]

​@@davidpearson2039 So because the carpark might get full, don't put one in at all?

[@spongebobsquaretits]

@@davidpearson2039 same logic as saying dont build any roads because cars will drive on them

[@davidpearson2039]

@@Brs-od8mx did I say that? No. I'm simply reasoning that the car park is unlikely to solve the problems that the locals are banging on about. The planned car park is for how many spaces? The planning application is for a temporary change of use of agricultural land to provide a car park of 60x32 metres. It's temporary and the plans say it will be compacted limestone chippings so no white lines - so how many cars will fit in that space? According to the the Diddly Squat planning application, there will be a total of 70 spaces (including the 10 existing spaces). Take a look at videos down that road, there way more than 70 cars thus where are the rest going to go? I reiterate that I am not opposed to the car park - just pointing out it's unlikely to remove the problem entirely.

[@paulinfrance5]

Well done Jeremy, keep the video's coming, they are helping the farmers who feed us, not the bureaucrats !.

[@paulj7497]

Go on Clarkson stick it right round them 😂😂

[@robinwells8879]

Nothing that the central planners hate more than a successful operation. The only issue is the lack of parking so they won’t want that sorted. This is actually like UKPLC in microcosm. That which we do achieve is usually despite the States “help!”😂

[@thomasbernard280]

Its crazy to me you can be told what you are aloud and not aloud to do with your own land In this country. Great Britain has gone to shit imo.

[@donaldboughton8686]

He should get a few thousand pigs, Don't think one needs planing permission for running animals on ones land. Put the resulting slurry on the land as fertilizer. This will give the complainers something to really complain about.

[@BurnedNerd]

The pigs are all sitting on the council benches

[@pleasantville4529]

How dare they drive on a public highway to visit a farm shop in our green and pleasant land. The locals complaining about not wanting to go out because of a few extra cars in the vicinity of their community is a joke. They want the countryside to themselves. Well I've got news for them. The land belongs to the people and not to a few over indulged locals. Keep up the good work Clarkson.

[@ensorduggan4565]

.😅😅😅😅😅

[@wasteoftime2187]

Complete 🛎🔚s

[@StreetBobber]

Spot on!

[@micheal197012]

After watching the show , reading the councils statements on social media. Its there for all to see that the local council want to shut everything down. They have no regard for support of the local farmers or the farm. They have pursued a vendetta that is distasteful in their use of law and rules to ensure their plan.

[@raypurchase801]

Clarkson is heroic.

[@zapbrannigan000]

diddly squat should be listed as a religious monument.......clarkson fans must go on pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime to visit the shop and purchase religious relics.

[@supertouring22]

"Even his initials are the same, JC"

[@theillitistpro]

😉🤜🤛😁

[@theillitistpro]

@@supertouring22 I always say WWJCD. Never catches on though...

[@crotchet1586]

The only thing I have in comon with Clarkson is the contempt he has for his fans

[@mattfisher4256]

Watching the roadblocks Clarkson had to fight through; no farm track on his own property, no car park, no turning the lambing barn into a restaurant that will help nearby struggling farmers dealing with the fallout of Brexit is BS. You got a real sense of a personal vendetta against him and all the good he was trying to do for local farmers. I hope common sense wins the day and council realise what he’s trying to do and grant all the permissions he’s been refused for.

[@TheMegahusky]

I bet they wouldn't be reporting illegal immigrants as fast. OOOOH NOOOO Just JC trying to bring him down a peg or two. Diddly Squat to that.Rock on JC

[@camwinston5248]

On several levels, intended an unintended, he knew exactly what he was doing when he named it Diddly Squat.

[@bobuncle8704]

This “local” council must be getting to be known as the “laughing stock” council. Jeremy is trying his best to build up/support the local area, and the council is doing their best to stop him at all costs. How can people this incompetent get these positions???

[@jonbaldwin2511]

I wonder if Oxfordshire Councils decisions to refuse permission are more about the personal convictions of individual members of the Council, after all they are completely against meat and meat production hence the reason that they have just voted unanimously to only have vegan food at all Council functions etc. The refusal has nothing to do with planning law and everything to do with the personal ideology of the Councillors themselves. I am pretty sure that the independent planning inspector will see straight through the refusal decision and he will apply common sense planning law that allows flexibility within AOONB for farmers to be able to diversify and keep their farms viable as a business.

[@jimlofts5433]

the local peoples must love the vegans if they keep voting them in

[@iancharlton678]

I’ve driven and parked there……. If they closed the road past the farm, people would drive around it…… THERE IS NO NEED TO PASS THE FARM SHOP - other routes are freely available 🥳🇬🇧

[@stetomlinson3146]

Well apart from the road into the village housing, 2 pubs, a school, several shops, a train station and Clarksons’ own home and the main entrance to his farm, there’s no reason at all why buses and local businesses and people go down there! Close the road! What an idiotic thing to say! Not even Clarkson wants that! 😡

[@iancharlton678]

@@stetomlinson3146 I wasn’t suggesting closing the road, but I think you knew that….. Having been there, I am aware that Mill End off Burford Road is hardly any further and cuts out any delay caused by a local business, attracting much revenue to the local area….. don’t moan about it, drive around it.

[@stetomlinson3146]

@@iancharlton678 I did take from your comment that you were suggesting the road closure. You said “ If they closed the road past the farm, people would drive around it….THERE IS NO NEED TO PASS THE FARM SHOP” that to me sounds like a suggestion. Mill end is a single track road, narrower than the road past DS. And the hill is steeper for large vehicles, busses and cyclists. It also further along Burford Rd coming from Chipping. There is no need to close any roads anyway. No one locally wants that. Just grant JC the car park permission, which is on his land and at his expense. I don’t know what the fuss is about.

[@iancharlton678]

@@stetomlinson3146 cross purposes……. I agree 🙂 I was referencing a row I witnessed with a local in a car, going potty stuck in traffic past the gate……. only to reprise half an hour later going back the same way. He could have used the other road if his purpose wasn’t just to row about it…..

[@stetomlinson3146]

@@iancharlton678 I’ve had one of them! I don’t know about you, but I totally lost it with the guy! He nearly ran me over in his rush to get past a line of standing traffic. It’s the first time I’ve ever gone full blast swearing at someone! It would have made an episode of the show all on its own! 😂

[@and11rew09]

Yet again . The council telling us what we can’t do . Better if they got out there , cleaned ditches , repaired roads , cut hedges back , maintained the place like they’re supposed to! If I were Jeremy , I’d go and yoke a slurry tanker to the back of the Lamborghini and pay the local council office a visit . Give them some shit back !

[@sahhull]

Like Mr Clarkson said... If it was any other person... The council probably wouldnt have an issue. He is being penalised because they dont like him.

[@DavidSmith-ze2wi]

@Ivor Biggun You beat me to it. They'd be falling over themselves to get that through.

[@DavidSmith-ze2wi]

@Ivor Biggun Yes, I'm nearly 78 and glad of it. I wouldn't want to be 21 again in this country. It's totally finished. When I think what it was like in the 1950s it's unbelievable. And we know what the main reason is.

[@stevewiles7132]

Want them off the road? let them park on his land.

[@gillie-monger3394]

Fighting a losing battle in the land of 'Nimby'. Good luck Claaaarkson!

[@garyb5560]

Go Jeremy and all the local farmers that are struggling...... There's ignorance vs common sense in a time of food shortages... Insane!🕛✌️

[@robertpearson8798]

Nothing pisses people off more than success.

[@DaleSteel]

If his name was Amazon and wanted a big shed then he'd of got planning

[@tomf4547]

No one's welcome there. These old folk would have something to moan about when our boating friends turn up 😂

[@johnp6636]

Let him have a car park problem solved took me all of 5 seconds to figure that one out

[@edwardking8629]

Love him or not he’s a national treasure, people want to be part of that , you can understand frustration from locals but the truth is help the farm out and it helps everyone

[@pooselpoosel]

If it was an application for housing asylum seekers then it would be approved but because Jeremy's a straight white English man the council rejected.

[@DaleSteel]

Planning and councillors are generally corrupt

[@andyp4420]

The council are simply jealous and vindictive and have too much time on their hands, and are clearly jobsworths.

[@shaneatkinson4359]

Doesn't matter what people call it, its a FARM SHOP... if people want to go there and consider it a "attraction" that's up to them, that's not down to Jeremy.

[@chriswhiting536]

All because he pissed off BBC probably. He's a legend 🙌🏼 keep up the hard work Jeremy 🎉

[@RoguePainter]

I’m absolutely amazed that they complain he is blocking the road. Damaging verges from parked cars then refuse him a car park extension. Show the level of intelligence these planning people have

[@paulbradford8240]

I think it will take a group of forward thinking people to put themselves up for election to the village council to make some headway in the matter.

[@jimmylovescake6813]

Clarkson has been innovative in trying to make the farm profitable. He has demonstrated, quite brutally, some of the trials and tribulations that the countries farmers face. What is disappointing is the apparent deliberate methods rhe local council use to make it near impossible for farmers to make a living.....not just Jeremy. In reality, if they embraced the farmers need to diversify to turn a profit, it could be done in such a way that the whole community would / could benifit. Ignorance is not bliss!

[@andrewjones-productions]

The local council is being hijacked by a bunch of selfish people who are simple being restrictive and militant. If they really want their idyllic village to continue, then they must learn to support local farmers or they will find themselves located in the middle of an industrial estate. There needs to be more flexibility on both sides (mostly the council) and a disposal of the 'the country of no' attitude.

[@stevenwilkins1625]

The council's the length and breadth of the country have been overrun by militant socialists .who do as little work as possible and pay themselves as much as possible while making people's lives as miserable as possible😤

[@Alastair_]

After finishing the recent series I can't help but blame the local council for causing these issues, however this is not an isolated incident, local councils up and down the UK do nothing but hamper growth and economic prospects. I understand the need to make sure everything is done safely and to keep the local areas beautiful but some times it's just them abusing their powers.

[@maxmac7845]

If only there was a car park somewhere...Local planning officials have forgotten we're no longer in the E.U so farmers have to diversify. Planning officials have to update their thinking post E.U membership.

[@michaelmatheson4277]

They wouldnt have a traffic problem if they let him build his Carpark

[@cervelo9465]

Once planning permission is granted then Clarkson may like to build a large size car park, win win. Council planning departments are generally awful and making lots and lots of very bad decisions.

[@hassyg4083]

little englanders hate it. league of gentlemen these rural places. local shop for local people only lol

[@crotchet1586]

You do know who Clarkson is, dont you?

[@EricLV2020]

The council should stop being obstructive, let UK farmers diversify if that helps them to survive.

[@brandonkeiser5849]

Someone should start a crowd fund for Jeremy to take these issues to the secretary of state. I don't know if he'd accept the help, but I guarantee he'd get the 500k in a month or so

[@markdance574]

The local council are exactly what’s wrong with this country - the season 2 showed exactly how incompetent and prejudice they are - the amount of local farmers who are on their knees with no support is a disgrace, we all watched in horror as those farmers openly stated how bad it is currently- despite millions of viewers watching the government has seemingly done nothing to intervene- as Iv said already - it’s a disgrace!

[@davidhadaway9311]

Parking beside a muddy ditch, queuing outside a prefab barn, walking through three inches of sludge, sitting in the cold on a splintery bench, a traditional day out in England!

[@anneg5720]

Its disgusting between the shop and restaurant he had farmers who have been struggling earning extra income. The restrictions on everything is vile im telling you.

[@brianperry]

Perhaps the local farmers using Diddly Squat as an outlet for their produce should support Jeremy's efforts more.... perhaps they are being silenced by other forces...

[@kismit100]

It is blatantly obvious the local council have a vendetta against Mr Clarkson

[@eyybabyj1397]

Local council members are more corrupt than MP's. A local council member in my area actually managed to close off the road on his street because the noise from passing traffic annoyed him and his wife.

[@agentp114]

Normally Clarkson comes up with stupid ideas but this one is one of the best ideas hes had yet and its good for tourist atraction and can bring a lot into the area and help all of the farming community.

[@dazwalkingman]

Council should be supporting local businesses

[@LakesMTB1964]

Typical corrupt council upset Jezza won’t give them a back hander

[@philtucker1224]

The local council are receiving complaints about the farm shop customers parking along a narrow road because the local council ‘“won’t allow them” to park on Jeremy’s own land! What a joke….😂🤣

[@b0rg1010]

The locals have brought all this on themselves. Silly billies! 🤣

[@michaelbrook9165]

Typical NIBYS they are a disgrace to humanity

[@davegnarlsson4344]

The council are jerks. They've created this mess by not allowing a parking area on Clarkson's own land. Embrace the success of the shop and thr whole area will benefit. Why do I feel I can say this? I'm a Vermonter. and I know first hand how important tourism is.

[@BoJoFohPah]

I was given that exact ford ranger as a hire vehicle by my work in July 2021 for 6 months. I was surprised to be scrolling through KZbin to see it there on Clarksons Farm!

[@workshop4u566]

these villagers and councillors need to get of there high horse and grant permission , 1 to ease the parking situation , 2 it will bring a vast amount of money to the area, and 3 we need the next season of C/F asap lol

[@johnandrews3568]

Council has disliked Jezza for years and this is their way to exact revenge, while making themselves look petty and small-minded in the process.

[@jonah406]

I’ve been twice, and there is plenty of parking available, there is no reason to park on the roadside, people are just to bloody bone idle to walk a few metres

[@kathrynhurst7210]

The council members just need to be replaced. If they worked with Jeremy it could be a win- win for the village

[@SilentGunner13]

"We are fed up of your shop causing congestion and road damage because of your shop having too small of a car park, Mr. Clarkson!" "Okay then, here's an application for planning permission to expand the current car park to help alleviate the issue" "Are you insane?! Why would you need that?" The council baffles me.

[@cbcdesign001]

Is there anything worse than local councils who dont support local businesses and recognise that in these trying times businesses need to diversify to survive? And Jeremy Clarkson's wealth and not needing to farm has feck all to do with the farm itself which is a business and valuable asset to the area.

[@mattcatlow47]

On a basic level this is just plain bullying. Imagine the impact on an address where the owner wasn’t so robust.

[@danielfinley47]

Support is the absolute answer in a world of “you can’t do that” the farm shop and produce by the farmers is the way forward,thanks to people like this even though it maybe just a tourist trap,but it’s giving an alternative to supermarket’s.

[@mowler8042]

We have Craft breweries with farms/restaurants in Ontario Canada and world wide and I don't think I've heard of any issues.

[@stephenpike3147]

It’s appalling all the negativity and barriers to doing good in Britain. Any sensible council or town administration would look to encourage and help a viable business ensuring it met with the regulations. He brings in loads of visitors, other businesses could capitalize on that, hotels, shops, cafes, petrol stations etc. that’s all money that will help his local area. Is anyone doing anything to build on that, or is that a story that will never be told?

[@zoesimpson4680]

Its wrong what they are doing to clarkson if he wa a normal bloke they wouldnt do that its messing wi a mans income other farmers in the area have farm shops and resteraunt on there farms this is the trouble wi the country if u gonna have rules they need to apply to everyone not oick and choose who the rules apply to good luck clarkson i love watching clarksons farm

[@chorinzen]

This is a very clear and unfiltered view ,of how the local government system in Britain,is broken.

[@mikofi]

Is there a version with sound so I can hear what the people are saying?

[@danmayberry1185]

Bit like learning about whales at an aquarium. Downsides to be sure, but C's Farm has taught me more about food security and the importance of agriculture than I would have learned otherwise.

[@TheBDD1970]

The council should be focusing on reasonable compromise. Have the suggested alternatives? How about creating a co-op restaurant in town where there is parking so the farmers can feature their products on a menu and allow Jeremy to be a promotor?

[@paulmcateer6696]

We are overrun by bureaucracy in this country. Provide proper parking council people..... 🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙

[@TheCainabis]

I’ve watched both series and both times he has tried having a car park installed to stop people parking out on the verge and both times it’s been rejected! What do the locals expect when they and the council continually reject it?

[@Dazzlar7]

Locals and council shouldn’t fought against his car park then if they don’t want visitors parking on road

[@davidparratt413]

A couple of locals causing this problem needs a carpark this is ridiculous typical council policies

[@cwiersma73]

GO JEREMY!! LOVE FROM MICHIGAN! Your pizza spice is AMAZING!! FYI- OPEN A GOFUNDME and raise the money to overrule that ignorant council!!!

[@ginvr]

loved the retro 1950's stereo effect

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

in the interests of road traffic safety the application for a larger car park should be approved.

[@dtb4394]

I am surprised the little shop can cope with all the demand daily. Can they introduce a park and ride system and or by appointment only? To limit the amount of daily traffic to the area. Then that would be a condition (s) on allowing the lambing barn to be an eatery.

[@thedave7760]

Park and ride are you serious are you insane? The whole point of cars is that the car takes you to where you want to go not buses. So what are you saying really, lets BUILD A CAR PARK a few miles away and then get 3 or 4 buses running up and down the small roads every 15 minutes whether they are full to the brim or have 2 people on them. All because they won't let him BUILD A CAR PARK.

[@jdpragmatic8644]

If they’d let him build the parking lot, they wouldn’t be having the traffic problem

[@tiltgameover800]

If they were not local they too would visit the farm shop.

[@abihutchins1165]

Where’s that jumper from in pink xx sending love

[@dinawolyniec5160]

One last thing even our local Farmshops have hat, bags, mugs, etc for sale with Farm logo on it here in the U.S. So I dont see why you board does not up date itself on that rule. It part of Eco Farm Tourism like doing wedding or extremely controlled RV camping for travelers for a donation ( normally buying something small and economical. One case a bag of chips for $25.00). Controlled RV camping is called Harvest Host it's very short term camping for people to get a quick rest before moving on.

[@bigman5125]

It's a real shame the council don't support farmers and would prefer to build unaffordable asset housing on the land instead.

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Jeramy is doing and amazing job and the council should be supporting him he wanted the do a car park they refused he is helping support the local community lets see how busy the local shops and pubs and cafes are. Then say if the farm was not bringing in the tourists the village would not be thriving as it is, support him 🙏

[@Ratseem]

Many wealthy individuals move to the Cotswolds for the peace and quiet and lack of development. They likely don't care about farmers but tolerate them as they keep their land as land. Wealthy people also tend to have influence or indeed positions of influence, so is it any wonder that someone bringing in lots of people and associated traffic to such an area is to be discouraged.

[@twinky666666]

You really need your bumps felt queuing up to go in a shed to but some sausage's 😂😂🤣🤣

[@BLTOffroad]

Let the man build his car park!!!

[@gtjust8188]

The council would rather see all of the local farmers go under out of pure spite for Jezza.

[@fainadobrenko6483]

Screw council. All they ever do is throw spanners in the works.

[@stuartlast8156]

Looks like the familiar old pals act !!

[@jamesburrell8782]

Clarkson has highlighted what is wrong with local government and the planning system.