The former Top Gear presenter has been handed ten restrictions by the local planning authority for his rural inn in the Cotswolds.

Clarkson, aged 65 and known for Clarkson’s Farm, Top Gear and The Grand Tour, recently secured approval for additional parking facilities at The Farmer’s Dog.

The overflow parking area was discovered on agricultural land adjoining the popular pub along the A40 in Asthall, close to Burford, after planners demonstrated that existing spaces proved insufficient.

This is particularly relevant as warmer weather approaches and the Amazon programme’s fifth series launches this May.

Although West Oxfordshire District Council has approved full permission for the field to serve as extra parking for the broadcaster’s visitors, ten planning obligations now apply to the establishment.

One stipulation prevents Mr Clarkson from installing illumination on the premises at any point, which the council states will safeguard wildlife and preserve the area’s natural darkness.

Mr Clarkson had previously expressed frustration regarding one grounds for rejecting his Diddly Squat restaurant application, where a planning member cited their enjoyment of observing stars.

Another requirement prohibits any structures, signage or other items from being placed or shown on the site except those whose details have already been submitted to the council.

According to the council, this aims to reduce visual effects in this countryside setting adjacent to the Cotswold National Landscape.

Furthermore, the overflow parking must feature a temporary solid surface with adequate ground coverage to accommodate projected high volumes of vehicles.

This surface must be installed between October and April, a condition imposed in the interests of highway safety and to guarantee appropriate access arrangements.

In another stipulation, the council specified that the site may only be used for parking vehicles belonging to patrons of The Farmer’s Dog pub and restaurant when the on-site parking has reached its limit.

The field may operate as a car park until the conclusion of 2029, after which it must revert to agricultural use or Mr Clarkson may submit a fresh application to alter its purpose.

Additional planning requirements have been introduced by the authority.

Objections were submitted by local residents and a councillor regarding traffic effects on Asthall and the A40.

Asthall Manor proprietor Rosie Pearson indicated there is no expectation that substantial demand will diminish soon ahead of the new series airing in May.

Widford inhabitant Mark Leslie, residing roughly one mile from The Farmer’s Dog, expressed significant worries about existing parking and access arrangements.

He maintained these have generated notable road safety problems and urged that solutions be implemented.