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Beyonce using loophole allowing 'architecturally important buildings'
- Beyonce and Jay-Z reportedly plan a multi‑million pound estate in the Cotswolds, with permission linked to a special exemption.
- The 18 acres near Banbury and Chipping Norton are said to be on the verge of purchase for several millions.
- Plans reportedly include a seven-bedroom, seven-reception-room mansion that cantilevers over a lake.
- The project is tied to the so‑called 'architecturally important buildings' clause praised by some critics.
- Seymour-Smith Architects is cited as the firm behind the design and its success with this exemption.
- Local residents and visitors note the area already hosts high-profile figures and clubs like Soho Farmhouse nearby.
- Campaigners label the exemption a 'rich person clause' used to justify lavish projects.
- The article frames the development as a response to planning rejections for greenfield sites elsewhere.
- The property listing describes the site as a 'magical woodland lake' setting.
- Public comments show mix of curiosity and concern about celebrity impact on local planning norms.
- The story highlights a trend of celebrities using planning mechanisms to build architecturally significant homes.
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