Farmer Nicholas Steele’s attempt to live undetected in converted barn fails as inspectors expose slide-out beds and concealed sanitation in South Downs National Park

Tdpelmedia | 08-02-2026 09:12am |

[»] Jump to Summary A 67-year-old farmer, Nicholas Steele, who secretly converted a 150-foot agricultural barn into a hidden home, has lost his appeal to continue living there after South Downs National Park authorities discovered his off-grid lifestyle. What started as a quiet attempt to live close to the land has escalated into a high-profile

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