RESIDENTS of a posh village have slammed their Russian oligarch neighbour for submitting plans to build a “prison-like” 6ft high fence around his country estate.
Those living in a quiet area of Buckinghamshire, were left fuming at Alexander Mosionzhik after he applied to erect the security barrier around his £2.8million mansion.
GettyResidents have slammed their Russian oligarch neighbour for submitting plans to build a ‘prison-like’ 6ft high fence[/caption]
Residents slammed the idea because it’s expected to block popular public paths.
Local Laurence Ward described the fence as “ugly, austere, prison-like and intimidating”.
Mr Mosionzhik’s agent blamed security concerns after anti-social behaviour – including an arson attack, according to the proposal document.
“With this in mind, the new owner is keen to erect this fence to improve the security of the dwelling and associated land including ancient woodland.”
Locals have rallied to oppose the move in the hope that Buckinghamshire Council will deny the oligarch planning permission.
Mr Ward added: “It will be a complete eyesore all around the Wymers estate.
“Such a fence is only suitable for an industrial area and has no place in an area of outstanding natural beauty.”
Robert Browning, who lived in the area for over 35 years before retiring to Somerset, likened the fence to the construction of a “Berlin Wall in our village”.
Resident Stephen Pack also worried for the town’s aesthetic if the plans were to be put in motion.
He said: “This type of industrial, commercial fencing has no place in a highly visible countryside setting.
“It is an eyesore which is why it is typically only used on industrial estates.
“The woodland is home to deer, fox and a plethora of other wildlife, all of which rely on transit between the fields and woodland. This fencing would bring direct harm to that wildlife.”
It comes as councillors criticised an 8ft-high “eyesore’” fence claiming that it was put up with NO permission.
Persimmon Homes North Midlands built the fence between its Buttercup Leys development in Derby and the A6.
And furious neighbours say a massive 100ft fence has ruined their view of the sea.
Residents living near the La Grande Mere course in Guernsey have been left “completely devastated” after huge pylons were put in place to support safety nets at its new driving range.
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