Camilla's Gypsy Neighbours

9 months ago 13th Feb 14:00

Britain's Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, could soon be living next door to a gypsy camp.

A group of travellers have bought a one-and-a-half acre plot of land just 800 yards away from Camilla's country home in Wiltshire, central England, and have already submitted plans to set up camp there.

Residents are said to be furious at the plans, claiming much of the village is owned by the National Trust making it wholly unsuitable for such a development

The group want to put 20 caravans on the site but North Wiltshire district council have ruled the plans invalid as an adequate floor assessment was not submitted.

It is believed the plans will be adjusted and resubmitted within the next few days - the new owner has already installed mains water and electricity in anticipation of them being passed.

If the development is approved, Camilla will be forced to drive past the camp whenever she visits her home.

The couple who sold the piece of land was unaware what the new owners were planning.

The husband - who requested to not be named - said: "We thought we were selling it for grazing. We would have kept the land if we knew what they intended.