Locals have been sharing their experience of living in a strict West Country suburb that was founded by King Charles. Situated on the cusp of Newquay is the royal estate of Nansledan where residents are asked to sign a 'covenant' - where causing 'annoyance' is outlawed, 'arguing' is banned, and repainting your front door how you like is strictly prohibited.
The suburb was the passion project of King Charles who commissioned it back when he was the Prince of Wales. It was intended to be the sequel to Poundbury, the King's ideal town in Dorset. Each inhabitant has to sign a strict list of 'community stakeholders covenants' and it means there are no bins on the street, or Airbnbs on the area, reports Cornwall Live.
Some residents admit that despite the covenant the rules aren't strictly enforced but others say embattled residents hold each other to account. This involves stealing prohibited items, notifying authorities, and using social media to public shame one another.
