Enraged residents of the UK's 'most stunning town' have actually been required to contact the cops following an influx of travelers flying drones over their homes.
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Villagers residing in scenic Castle Combe, Wiltshire, have claimed that their privacy is being disturbed by lots of travelers using drones to take aerial video footage of the houses and streets.

The attractive Cotswolds village, home to around 400 people, has been called among the most beautiful locations in the UK, boasting scenic strolling routes and quaint old streets.

Popular with travelers and even including in hit movies such as Steven Spielberg's War Horse, countless holidaymakers flock to the lovely location each year.

But now, a previous councillor has said that locals have actually been dislodged, having been hindered by over-tourism and encroaches on personal privacy.

They claim that the growing increase of vacation homes and invasive tourists has put enhanced pressure on the council and house owners - with the town ending up being 'hollowed out' by 2nd homes and Airbnbs.

Castle Combe Parish Council has actually even positioned indications around the village alerting people not to use drones. Meanwhile, villagers have actually began propping up 'no drone' signs in their windows in the hope that it will dissuade travelers.

Enraged homeowners of the UK's 'most beautiful village', Castle Combe, Wiltshire (visualized), state their personal privacy has been disturbed by increasing numbers of travelers using drones to take aerial video footage of your houses and streets

Thousands of holidaymakers flock to the charming destination each year. And now, a former councillor has said that locals have actually been forced out, having been hindered by over-tourism and encroaches on individual privacy (Pictured: travelers in Castle Combe looking for drones)

In a bid for personal privacy, Castle Combe Parish Council has actually positioned indications around the town cautioning people not to utilize drones (pictured). Meanwhile, villagers have likewise started propping up 'no drone' check in their windows in the hope that it will discourage travelers

Complaining that drones infringe on 'people's private lives' and even pose a security risk following an increase in regional burglaries, Nick Botterill, the previous district councillor for Castle Combe, explained them as a 'nuisance on numerous levels'.

The retired company owner and local authority councillor in 2 locations included: 'The parish council's done an excellent task at putting up signs to discourage individuals however it's one of those things that has actually grown from nowhere to end up being a significant problem.

'It's such a localised issue. As the local member I attended parish council conferences and this is something that came up and was gone over numerous times.

'Various indications have actually been put up encouraging users of drones what they can and can't do.'

Mr Botterill, 62, stated the concern had actually become a lot more popular considering that the pandemic, alleging that 'increasingly more' travelers are bringing drones in order to take photographs.

Emphasising that visitors ought to bear in mind that the charming town is 'not a style park', he added: 'It's got to the stage where it's no longer simply the odd thing.

'People are having them at rather low levels when there are great deals of people around, so it's not simply a privacy problem