Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop reopens tomorrow following its annual winter closure.
Last year's reopening of Diddly Squat Farm Shop near Chipping Norton saw hundreds of fans flock to the site in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the 62-year-old Grand Tour presenter.
Oxfordshire County Council issued a statement, urging customers to park "safely and considerately" however, many parked along the grass verges and caused hold-ups for locals.
Last summer Mr Clarkson was finally granted planning permission to create a new 70-space car park in a field opposite the shop following a year-long battle.
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It opened in August and soon became jam-packed with two hour waits, forcing staff to open another field where a further 100 cars could park on grass.
West Oxfordshire District Council had refused permission for the car park as they said it would harm an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Mr Clarkson appealed and won, however, the rejection of his plans for a restaurant at the site were upheld.
He recently admitted the planning row with the council made good material for his series Clarkson’s Farm.
In his column in The Sun, Mr Clarkson recalled how after the first season of the show aired a farmer friend told him: "'If you want a storyline for the next series, try getting planning permission for something.”’
‘I was a bit puzzled and asked what he meant by “something”.
‘“Anything,” he replied. “It doesn’t matter. Because I guarantee you’ll be turned down.”’
Clarkson’s Farm Season 3 will air on Amazon Prime on May 3, 2024.
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