Overview
- Longtime residents say standards have slipped since King Charles became monarch and claim Prince William shows little interest in the project he now oversees through the Duchy of Cornwall.
- Complaints highlight basic maintenance issues, including piling leaves, uncut grass and deteriorating windows on parts of the estate.
- Estate restrictions barring double glazing are blamed for cold homes, with one resident saying indoor temperatures fail to exceed 17C during winter.
- A dispute over newly planted bird cherry trees prompted a retrospective application to change species after homeowners warned the trees could block light and prized views.
- Locals report more drug use and antisocial behaviour, while an October jury cleared a resident in an assault case; the Duchy declined to comment as the town nears its 2026 completion.