New rules for living in Bridget Jones' Cotswolds village about to be introducedSnowshill, which was used as a major film location in the 2001 movie Bridget Jones's Diary, will come under an Article 4 Direction, Tewkesbury Borough Council has said from Wednesday (October 1)View Image Snowshill (Image: Linda Cook)A village hailed as a 'jewel' of the Cotswolds is set to be placed under tighter planning restrictions to safeguard its heritage. ‌Snowshill, which served as a key filming location for the 2001 blockbuster Bridget Jones's Diary, will be subject to an Article 4 Direction from Wednesday (October 1), Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced. ‌Starting Wednesday, locals and property holders in Snowshill must seek planning consent before making specific alterations to their homes. Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary might recognise Snowshill as the backdrop for scenes where Bridget visits her parents during the festive season. ‌A must-visit for anyone stopping by the village is Snowshill Manor.