Jeremy Clarkson fails in bid to extend Diddly Squat farming operation

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

The ex-Top Gear host faced an angry backlash from locals over plans to build a car park and cafe close to their village.

The Sun columnist, 61, yesterday told a district council meeting: “It is diversification of a farming business.

“We have been told to diversify, that’s exactly what this proposal is.”

But his personal plea to councillors failed as he was refused planning permission after 53 objections were received with only 12 letters in support in Chadlington, Oxon.

Planning officer Joan Desmond said: “The proposed development would have an intrusive and harmful impact on the character of the area.”