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Jeremy Clarkson defends Diddly Squat farm shop plans | Jeremy Clarkson defends Diddly Squat farm shop plans |
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TV star Jeremy Clarkson has defended his plans to build a shop on his farm after some villagers objected. | TV star Jeremy Clarkson has defended his plans to build a shop on his farm after some villagers objected. |
The presenter also wants to construct a lambing shed at Diddly Squat Farm and for the site to have car parking and "potential for occasional film-making". | The presenter also wants to construct a lambing shed at Diddly Squat Farm and for the site to have car parking and "potential for occasional film-making". |
Opponents in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, said the development would have a "negative impact on the landscape". | Opponents in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, said the development would have a "negative impact on the landscape". |
Mr Clarkson told the BBC: "I really know I'm not doing anything wrong or anything that would hurt the village." | Mr Clarkson told the BBC: "I really know I'm not doing anything wrong or anything that would hurt the village." |
The former Top Gear host's response comes after Amazon announced a new show will be following Mr Clarkson attempting to "run his very own 1000-acre working farm" despite being "inept townie". | |
Amazon has not said if the series, which has a working title of I Bought The Farm, is dependent on planning permission being granted. | Amazon has not said if the series, which has a working title of I Bought The Farm, is dependent on planning permission being granted. |
'No benefit for community' | 'No benefit for community' |
A planning statement in July on behalf of The Grand Tour presenter said "the owner may film the construction and future operation of the lambing shed and farm shop for a television programme". | A planning statement in July on behalf of The Grand Tour presenter said "the owner may film the construction and future operation of the lambing shed and farm shop for a television programme". |
It said the "primary reason" for the plans are to "allow Diddly Squat Farm to diversify" and added the buildings would be constructed "regardless of whether filming takes place". | It said the "primary reason" for the plans are to "allow Diddly Squat Farm to diversify" and added the buildings would be constructed "regardless of whether filming takes place". |
Mr Clarkson said he didn't "blame" residents for their concerns, "otherwise what is the point in planning permission". | Mr Clarkson said he didn't "blame" residents for their concerns, "otherwise what is the point in planning permission". |
Chadlington Parish Council said it did not object to the plans "as long as filming is for farming activities only and local produce only is sold". | Chadlington Parish Council said it did not object to the plans "as long as filming is for farming activities only and local produce only is sold". |
But resident Dr Julie Ingram said the development would be "very visible with a negative impact on the landscape". | But resident Dr Julie Ingram said the development would be "very visible with a negative impact on the landscape". |
"There is no evidence that this development will secure long term benefits for farming and the local economy," she wrote to the council. | "There is no evidence that this development will secure long term benefits for farming and the local economy," she wrote to the council. |
Michael Hinchcliffe objected saying there was a "risk that if accepted this will be a steppingstone to something that would be totally unacceptable". | Michael Hinchcliffe objected saying there was a "risk that if accepted this will be a steppingstone to something that would be totally unacceptable". |
West Oxfordshire District Council said it was processing the application and a decision is yet to be made. | West Oxfordshire District Council said it was processing the application and a decision is yet to be made. |
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