Lord Howard of Rising, the proprietor of the historic Castle Rising in Norfolk, chose to step down as the chairman of the local council after 35 years following a heated clash with new residents.
The disagreement centered around a move to reduce the speed limit from 60mph to 30mph on the main road passing through Castle Rising.
Lord Howard opposed this initiative, but the opposing villagers won the vote during a council meeting.
In response to critics, Lord Howard highlighted that Norfolk County Council had rejected an identical proposal back in 2002 and is likely to do so again.
The report, obtained by The Telegraph, stated that implementing a lower speed limit would not be suitable for the village due to the potentially excessive number of signs and the road's already narrow layout.
The report recommended alternative measures such as visual gates at village entrances, road narrowing, and a no-entry sign for a side road to enhance the village's character.
Lord Howard, who was a close associate of the late Prince Philip, emphasized that the council's stance from two decades ago remains relevant today.
An associate of Lord Howard noted that the report echoed the same arguments he had presented during the recent dispute, effectively validating his position through an external evaluation.
The seasoned peer, whose ancestor constructed the imposing Castle Rising fortress, had previously expressed his disdain for the parish council in a scathing resignation letter.
While some villagers came to Lord Howard's defense, highlighting the traditional English charm and beauty of Castle Rising, others, like Claire Smith, the councillor advocating for the speed limit reduction, emphasized the importance of respecting the community's preferences.
Norfolk County Council confirmed that they are now working on establishing a formalized approach to speed limits in Castle Rising.