Jeremy Clarkson fails in bid to extend Diddly Squat farming operation

TELLY’S Jeremy Clarkson has failed in his bid to increase his Diddly Squat farming operation.

The ex-High Gear host confronted an indignant backlash from locals over plans to construct a carpark and cafe near their village.

Jeremy Clarkson's private plea to councillors failed as he was refused planning permission after 53 objections had been obtainedCredit score: Arthur Edwards

The ex-High Gear host confronted an indignant backlash from locals over plans to construct a carpark and cafe near their villageCredit score: Getty

The Solar columnist, 61, yesterday instructed a district council assembly: “It's diversification of a farming enterprise.

“We have now been instructed to diversify, that’s precisely what this proposal is.”

However his private plea to councillors failed as he was refused planning permission after 53 objections had been obtained with solely 12 letters in assist in Chadlington, Oxon.

Planning officer Joan Desmond stated: “The proposed growth would have an intrusive and dangerous affect on the character of the realm.”