David and Victoria Beckham in planning row with angry Cotswolds neighbours

David and Victoria Beckham in planning row with angry Cotswolds neighbours

David and Victoria Beckham are facing accusations from neighbours of “abusing” the planning system for their £6m Cotswolds home.
Since purchasing the property in 2016, the couple has submitted over 30 planning applications for various additions, including a new driveway, garage, tennis court, and a landscaped pond with a “beach”.
Neighbours claim that the Beckhams have “drip fed” the applications, often making changes retrospectively before seeking official permission, rather than submitting a comprehensive master plan.
Recent anger stems from an application to create a second entrance, which neighbours say was largely completed before permission was sought, leading to accusations of “one rule for some”.
Objectors have urged West Oxfordshire District Council to act, citing concerns about the impact on local ramblers and the perceived preferential treatment given to the celebrity couple.