The Latest Breaking News from West Oxfordshire District Council

Soho House boss under fire for ‘grotesque’ Cotswolds mansion plan compared to Disneyland attraction

“[It] amalgamates too many features into a design more suited to Disneylan,” complained one resident

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

Jeremy Clarkson shares Clarkson’s Farm series update after partial win over Diddly Squat farm changes

The show update comes as West Oxfordshire District Council has granted permission for the extension

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson's neighbours unite to back Diddly Squat car park plan

Locals claim that visitors to the TV presenter's farm are posing a danger to schoolchildren

Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023

Council accuses Clarkson’s Farm of ‘misleading’ depiction of planning meeting amid viewer backlash

Viewers described the local authority as ‘pen pushing jobsworths’ after councillors rejected Jeremy Clarkson’s plans to create a restaurant on his farm

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson appeals decision to close controversial Diddly Squat Farm restaurant

The second season of Jeremy Clarkson's adventures on Diddly Squat Farm has beaten the BRIT Awards and Love Island to be one of the most watched shows in the UK with 4.3million viewers

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson drops bid for restaurant at Diddly Squat Farm leaving neighbours relieved

Council officials said the restaurant breached planning laws and neighbours are relieved

Wales Online · Jan 8, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson appeals after his Diddly Squat Farm restaurant and cafe is ordered to be shut

Enforcement notice served against Oxfordshire farm

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

Local Authorities Investigate ‘Loophole’ Restaurant Founded By TV’s ‘Top Gear’ Host

The 'Clarkson's Farm' star's 'Diddly Squat' eatery has long been hampered by local residents and planning laws.

Zenger · Aug 10, 2022

Jeremy Clarkson reapplies for car park extension on Diddly Squat farm

The broadcaster, 61, had his last application rejected by a West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) planning committee in January.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022