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PLANS to put a new 10 ft high fence around a recreation field to keep out vandals have been met with protests.

Tiptree parish councillors likened the proposals for the fence around Warriors Rest to US run military prison Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

A joint application was made by Jobserve Sports and Social Club and Tiptree United Football Club because the land affected borders on a site which will house the football club's new ground.

But the fence will only surround Warriors Rest which is run by Jobserve's charitable trust and provides sports and recreational facilities, pitches and an athletics track.

Trust owner, Robbie Cowling, said the fence was needed to prevent vandalism of the ground, keep out rabbits and stop footballs soaring into neighbours' gardens.

But when parish councillors met to discuss the plan they voted unanimously against it saying they believed the fence was unnecessary and out of keeping with the rest of the village.

Terry Worlledge, a parish councillor, said: "We would be able to see it for miles and it's the same fencing they have at prisons.

"Someone mentioned Guantanamo Bay and that's what it looks like.

"It is not going to do the village any favours."

He was backed by fellow councillor, Ron Ratcliffe, who said: "It takes no account of the visual impact on the village.

"This is an historic village with two Royal Warrants from the Queen.

"It is unique to Essex and I think to design something to the detriment of the village is not on."

Residents also voiced their opposition at the meeting.

Fred Cottee, 61, a retired builder who owns land next to Warriors Rest, said: "It is unnecessary at that height.

"They could build a two-metre fence which they wouldn't need planning permission for."

Mr Cowling, and a spokesman for Tiptree United Football Club, declined to comment.

1:14pm Monday 4th August 2008

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