The married Spice Girl and former F1 boss live at the Oxfordshire border with Northamptonshire and have been locked in a number of planning battles with neighbours.

Most recently this has been over plans for a horse walker at her stables.

The celebrity pair own a horse racing company called OMBI and have built new stables for 14 horses at their Oxfordshire pad.

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They have employed a full-time trainer, and their horses are all named after Geri’s solo career hits.

But plans for the walker on land adjacent to their main home were met with anger by neighbours – with a number of objections registered with West Northamptonshire District Council.

Among the concerns were over the height of the building and visual impact, inadequate screening, lighting, and lack of a storage relocation plan.

Grade II listed former vicarage, home to Geri and Christian Horner (Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS)

But planning official Forrest Childs approved the application on Thursday, March 26.

He said in his decision notice that development of this nature in the open countryside “can be acceptable in principle where it supports an existing rural enterprise and does not result in unacceptable harm to the character of the area”.

Mr Childs added: “Given that the site already operates as an established equestrian holding, and the proposed horse walker represents a functional and proportionate addition to support the existing use, the principle of development is considered acceptable.”

Grade II listed former vicarage, home to Geri and Christian Horner (Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS)

The scheme is the latest in a number of planning rows between the couple and their neighbours.

They were recently given approval to keep a pergola that had been built without planning permission.

Last year they were also granted planning permission to build a second pool on the grounds despite fears that it would be a ‘blot on the landscape.’

One anonymous neighbour, who objected to the horse walker plans said: “Whilst we do not object to the principle of a horse walker to support the private equestrian use of the adjacent equestrian barn and other equestrian activities, we object to the plans as currently presented.”

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In a statement on behalf of Geri and Christian Horner, a planning agent said the structure “will be largely screened from all angles once the existing new hedging matures”.

The applicant also referenced DEFRA’s code of practice for the welfare of horses.

The planning agent added: “It states that animals must be given freedom to exercise off the tether for a reasonable period at least once a day.

“The installation of the horse walker will ensure that this is possible.”

Cherwell District Council is working alongside Banbury Town Council and the Quays Consortium to prepare a formal expression of interest for the new national competition, which aims to celebrate the cultural and heritage contributions of towns across the country.

David Hingley, leader of Cherwell District Council, said: “I’m proud to confirm that alongside our partners we will be submitting an expression of interest for Banbury to be recognised as the UK Town of Culture 2028.

“This competition is our opportunity to show the rich, diverse and historic heritage that makes Banbury so special and unique, and to leave a lasting legacy for the future.

“From our outdoor market, thriving community initiatives, popular festivals, grassroots arts and wellbeing projects, to youth sporting programmes, culture is already at the heart of Banbury, and this bid will help us shine a spotlight on the town, its people and its stories.”

The UK Town of Culture 2028 winner will receive £3 million to deliver a six-month programme of cultural events and activities.

Banbury’s expression of interest will showcase its distinct identity and outline how the programme could broaden resident engagement, increase access to arts and heritage, and involve communities in shaping the design and legacy of the programme.

The council is engaging with partners such as Banbury Museum, The Mill Arts Centre, cultural organisations, businesses, and community groups to strengthen the bid and realise the town’s cultural ambitions.

Helen & Douglas House, which cares for terminally ill children and their families, launched its revamped clothing store on March 12.

The updated shop was opened by BBC Radio Oxford presenter Adam Ball and joins the charity’s refurbished homeware shop, which reopened last September and occupies the other half of the unit.

Baljit Dhindsa, head of retail at Helen & Douglas House, said: “We are delighted to unveil the refurbished space, which has been thoughtfully redesigned to create a brighter, more modern shopping environment while continuing our commitment to sustainability.

“The new layout allows us to showcase an even wider selection of clothing and accessories, with improved displays and more space on the shop floor.

“We have also enhanced accessibility within the shop, including adding an additional accessible fitting room to ensure a comfortable experience for all our customers.”

The reimagined boutique-style shop features a contemporary, urban-inspired design with vintage touches and improved backroom facilities, allowing for increased donations and more efficient sorting.

Proceeds from the store directly support Helen & Douglas House’s hospice care in Oxford and in people’s homes.

Ms Dhindsa said: “When you buy something from our shop for £5, this could pay for arts and crafts materials for local terminally ill children to make Mother’s Day cards whilst staying at the hospice in Oxford.

“Our spring collection is now in store so do pop in to checkout our great range of clothing and accessories and take a look at the wonderful transformation of our shop.”