Beckhams win planning battle for Cotswolds estate lighting

David and Victoria Beckham have been granted planning permission by the West Oxfordshire District Council to install decorative lighting, a hot tub, and a firepit at their £6.15 million estate in Great Tew, located in the Cotswolds.

The approved plans include “Blackpool-style” illuminations around a 4,170-square-meter lake, which officials referred to as a pond. The permission also allows for the use of non-motorized boats on the water and a firepit on a central island.

The application faced opposition from James Worthington, who submitted multiple objections claiming the changes would damage the rural character of the area, comparing the proposed aesthetic to “Miami or Florida.” Despite the complaints, Worthington noted in filings that he has been working in Perth, Australia, since 2019.