The former prime minister and his wife Samantha wants to replace a ‘dilapidated’ greenhouse and build a new vegetable patch to grow their own spuds and carrots.

Documents say the 59-year-old has “become more green-fingered” in recent years having stepped back from politics.

His latest planning battle comes just weeks after they won a six year fight for a swimming pool where neighbours accused him of creating a ‘tacky Benidorm’ resort in his garden.

The application to West Oxfordshire District Council outlined how ‘greener’ former Witney MP Mr Cameron has got since stepping back from front-line politics.

The former PM wants to grow his own potatoes (Image: Pexels)

His representatives wrote: “The applicants have become more green-fingered and would like a dedicated area for greenhouse, garden tools, and garden machinery.”

The vegetable garden would be made up of oak beams and brick to form a total of ten raised beds.

The statement added: “The proposals create a coherent and discreet arrangement of new outbuildings, a relocated greenhouse, and a vegetable garden that together enhance the practical use and enjoyment of the applicants’ property.

“The outbuildings are modest in scale, constructed from sympathetic materials, and carefully sited behind existing structures and woodland to ensure minimal visual impact on the wider village and conservation setting.

“Overall, the scheme makes sensitive and efficient use of an under-utilised part of the garden while strengthening the property’s character and amenity.”

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Their representatives said the existing storage space at their home in Dean, near Chipping Norton, “does not fully allow for garden machinery, tools, potting shed and workshop to co-exist.”

They added: “The proposed siting for the greenhouse and outbuildings makes use of an under-utilised area of the garden, with better orientation to the sun and more privately placed.

“The existing greenhouse would be demolished, and a new greenhouse proposed on the east of the site.

“The vegetable garden connects both the above elements and is the main rationale of this application. It would comprise of 10 raised beds, formed from a combination of oak boards or beams, and brick edging, to contain the soil. A grassed path between the beds would serve access throughout the new planting beds.”

No public comments have so far been submitted for the plans that were registered with the council this week.

In a plea for the plans to be approved quickly, the Cameron’s representative added: “The proposals are tucked discreetly into the north-east corner of the site, and are largely obscured from view by the wooded area to the north.

“There are no major public viewpoints of the site either from the Conservation Area or wider public footpaths, therefore visual impact is likely to be negligible.

“The applicants wish to enhance an under-utilised area of the garden for the purposes of gardening and growing vegetables, all as part of a wider enjoyment of their house and garden.

“The proposed development has been carefully considered and designed to respect the constraints of the site. It would provide enhanced facilities for the applicant to maintain their land and grow their own food and plants whilst preserving the historic value of the site and not harming the National Landscape or amenity of neighbours.”

A decision on the application will be made at a later date.

Marilyn Kennedy, aged 33, of Griffiths Road, Banbury, was sentenced to one year in prison at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, May 8.

At around 9.55pm on June 8, 2024, Kennedy called 999, reporting that she had been punched in the face by a named individual who she claimed had kidnapped two children.

Three people were arrested in connection with the report, but following a protracted and complex investigation, it became clear that Kennedy’s account was false.

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Marilyn Kennedy (Image: TVP)

Kennedy was subsequently arrested on October 22, 2024 and was charged on September 26 last year.

Investigating officer detective constable Bryn Smith said: “Kennedy’s actions were deliberate and sustained. She not only made a false report of a serious offence, but went as far as threatening the children involved to lie to police.

“This report prompted a large-scale response, involving more than 20 officers, and caused significant strain on policing resources and partner agencies. It also led to widespread fear and anxiety in the community, which required ongoing reassurance patrols.

“Even when presented with clear and overwhelming evidence, she continued to maintain this account for over 18 months, wrongly accusing innocent people and significantly hindering the investigation.

“Because of her actions, three individuals spent many hours in custody and remained under suspicion for weeks, despite having done nothing wrong.

“The impact of Kennedy’s behaviour has been far-reaching, affecting those falsely accused, the wider public and partner agencies.

“It is right that she now faces a custodial sentence for the serious harm caused.”

In October 2025, Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced they would be leaving Strictly at the end of the 23rd series.

Since Tess and Claudia left, there has been a lot of speculation about who could replace them.

It’s understood that the BBC held rounds of auditions for new hosts, and now it’s reported that the jobs have been offered to Emma Willis and Zoe Ball.

Emma Willis and Zoe Ball reportedly new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

A source at The Sun revealed: “Emma has been offered the Strictly job and is going to accept.

“She absolutely nailed the chemistry tests and the BBC adore her.

“Emma is a household name and a safe pair of hands so the BBC know she will do the job justice.

“She’s incredibly popular with the public too and will suit the role down to a tee.

“She was absolutely thrilled to have been offered the job.

“Strictly is one of the biggest shows on television and to be trusted with the new era is something Emma feels incredibly proud and humbled by.

Emma will be the “Tess of the duo”, with Zoe stepping into Claudia’s role, talking to the celebrities and professional dancers in the auditorium, according to The Sun.

As the source added, “Zoe and her [Emma] really clicked and it’s looking likely that Zoe will take on the role Claudia held in the auditorium with the celebs and the pro’s.

“The BBC are excited about how their new look Strictly is coming together and think the public will agree.”

A BBC Spokesperson said: “Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course.”

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