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Beatle's widow in razor fence row Beatle's widow in razor fence row
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Plans to replace a razor wire fence at the Oxfordshire home of Beatle George Harrison have been branded "unnecessary" and "inappropriate".Plans to replace a razor wire fence at the Oxfordshire home of Beatle George Harrison have been branded "unnecessary" and "inappropriate".
Harrison's widow, Olivia, has applied to renew the 8ft (2.4m) high fence that surrounds the property in Henley-on-Thames to maintain security. Harrison's widow, Olivia, has applied to renew the 8ft (2.4m) fence that surrounds the property in Henley-on-Thames to maintain security.
But neighbour, actor Rodney Bewes, claims the wire has almost killed his cat and cost him thousands in vet fees.But neighbour, actor Rodney Bewes, claims the wire has almost killed his cat and cost him thousands in vet fees.
The town council has opposed the fence which is in a conservation area.The town council has opposed the fence which is in a conservation area.
Severed arterySevered artery
The high-security fence was installed after the 58-year-old Beatle was stabbed seven times by an intruder who broke into Friar Park in Gravel Hill, Henley, in 1999.The high-security fence was installed after the 58-year-old Beatle was stabbed seven times by an intruder who broke into Friar Park in Gravel Hill, Henley, in 1999.
Mr Bewes, who starred in the 70s comedy The Likely Lads, said: "Is the razor wire necessary? Our cat has been caught three times, once severing an artery, and we know of three other cats which have been injured.Mr Bewes, who starred in the 70s comedy The Likely Lads, said: "Is the razor wire necessary? Our cat has been caught three times, once severing an artery, and we know of three other cats which have been injured.
"My biggest sadness is coming home and driving along Hop Gardens and seeing razor wire and all it stands for in the world."My biggest sadness is coming home and driving along Hop Gardens and seeing razor wire and all it stands for in the world.
"What if everyone started putting up razor wire around their gardens?"What if everyone started putting up razor wire around their gardens?
"An intruder would find it very easy to prize off the wooden fencing and entre under the razor wire". "An intruder would find it very easy to prise off the wooden fencing and enter under the razor wire".
It is unneighbourly and inappropriate and detrimental to the character of the conservation area Spokesman, Henley Town CouncilIt is unneighbourly and inappropriate and detrimental to the character of the conservation area Spokesman, Henley Town Council
The planning application states the fence is needed to replace the existing 10-year-old security fence around the Grade II listed building because it is starting to rot and poses a security hazard. The planning application states the fence is needed to replace the existing 10-year-old security fence around the Grade II-listed building because it is starting to rot and poses a security hazard.
It also advises that small holes would be left in the bottom of the new fence boards for animals to go through.It also advises that small holes would be left in the bottom of the new fence boards for animals to go through.
Members of Henley Town Council have strongly opposed the application, a spokesman said: "It is unneighbourly and inappropriate and detrimental to the character of the conservation area."Members of Henley Town Council have strongly opposed the application, a spokesman said: "It is unneighbourly and inappropriate and detrimental to the character of the conservation area."
Mrs Harrison has been unavailable for comment.Mrs Harrison has been unavailable for comment.
South Oxfordshire District Council is expected to make a decision on the matter later this month.South Oxfordshire District Council is expected to make a decision on the matter later this month.