Overview

• West Oxfordshire District Council recently received a scoping report from Rainier Developments for 350 homes near Chadlington Farm.
• Locals point to overwhelmed services and infrastructure strain after the fourth season of Clarkson’s Farm attracted record viewership.
• Critics say celebrity-driven tourism has eroded the small community’s character and fuelled opposition to new housing.
• Some neighbours recount off-camera encounters describing Clarkson as rude, while a former farm worker praises his friendliness during filming.
• Several new residents who relocated because of the show say they regret moving and are planning to return to London.