LOCALS are fuming after a Russian oligarch was given the go-ahead to build a fence they labelled "ugly and prison-like".
Alexander Mosionzhik applied late last year to have a six-foot fence placed around his £2.8million Buckinghamshire mansion.
He argued it was for security, claiming there had been a rise in antisocial behavior - including vandalism and arson.
But the oligarch was slammed by neighbours who said the fence, which they dubbed the Berlin Wall, would be an eyesore in their posh village of Marley Bottom.
Now the council has given the fence the green light - after Mr Mosionzhik made some changes to try keep locals happy.
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But, even after adapting his plans, the residents have blasted Buckinghamshire Council for granting permission.
One local told MailOnline: "There is no vandalism, there is hardly anybody there.
"It just stinks. They [the council] are not doing anything for Marlow up there."
Resident David Lawrence said he wasn't shocked to hear the plans would be going ahead either.
He said: "He is an oligarch, so what do you expect. Let's face facts. It is a matter of time."
Mr Mosionzhik was said to have become wealthy through business and used to be the chairman of the board of directors at Russian oil trading company Nafta Moskva.
He recently moved to the neighbourhood after buying the eight-bedroom home with a pool, which sits on a sprawling 30 acres of land.
In November the oligarch applied for permission to build the fence, which was quickly met with opposition by 26 locals.
He then decided to scale back the plans to try to please neighbours, with documents showing he decided to go for a chain-link fence.
Architect Eleanor Smith had said Mr Mosionzhik was "happy to change the appearance of the fencing to alleviate any concerns that the locals may have".
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Steve Bambrick, the council's service director for Planning and Environment, said they were satisfied that, provided the development was carried out "strictly in accordance with the details" shown in the plans, the fence would be lawful.
The Sun has approached Buckinghamshire Council for comment.
Mr Mosionzhik's representative said he had "regretted the controversy".
They said: "Whilst it is clear this has upset some people, we have spoken with a number of local people who support our plans to restore and properly maintain the property and land.
"We are pleased that Buckinghamshire Council has now granted approval for the application.
"The fence style, approved in collaboration with the council, will be similar to others found locally and entirely appropriate for a rural setting.
"It's worth also noting that planning enforcement officers have conducted multiple visits, prompted by reports from individuals in the area, finding no violations or irregularities at the property."
