Caister villagers object to football club's 4m fencing

People living in Edinburgh Close have written to Great Yarmouth Borough Council to complain about the proposed structure at Caister-on-Sea's King George V Playing Field.

It is one of a number of applications for fencing around the grounds, some of which have already been constructed.

Where the 4m fencing would be erected at Caister's King George V Playing Field (Image: GYBC)

However, people living behind the goal at the northern end have mixed views about the bid.

Three neighbours living in the quiet cul-de-sac have complained that the metal border would block their view of the football games being played every weekend.

Another local said: "I don't want a large fence built out the back of my house because it would make my home feel boxed in, almost like a prison. It will take away my sense of freedom."

Where the 4m fence would be erected in Caister (Image: Owen Sennitt)

 But not everyone is against the plans.

One woman, who did not wish to be named, said: "We have a real problem with balls flying into our garden.

"We have young children and they are at risk of being hit so I can't let them outside every Saturday and Sunday. Football players also climb over our fence to get back their ball - they can be intimidating sometimes."

Jennifer Jarvis, in her 70s, said: "I sympathise with others but it won't affect me."

Rosie Harrison says some people in the village has been frustrated at the length of time it has taken for the fencing to be put up (Image: Owen Sennitt)

Rosie Harrison, who has lived in the village for eight years, said it has been a frustrating wait for the application to be approved. 

She said: "Funding has been there for a while but it has taken a while for any work to be done.

"It has been a bit of a sticky issue locally."

Edinburgh Close in Caister-on-Sea (Image: Owen Sennitt)

GYBC officers have recommended the new fencing is approved by councillors, with a decision expected this week.