Millionaire’s electric fence divides Notting Hill over ‘fox prevention’ claims
A millionaire businessman has sparked controversy after installing an electric fence around his £44.5 million Notting Hill mansion. David Walsh put up the barrier without planning permission, leading to complaints from neighbours and local authorities. Some have compared the property’s new look to that of a prisoner-of-war camp. The fence was erected to keep red foxes out of Walsh’s garden. In retrospective planning documents, he argued that its sole purpose was 'fox prevention'. However, the warning sign on the fence lists pigs, horses, sheep, cows, and deer—with no mention of foxes. The electric fence stays in place for now, though its future depends on planning decisions. Neighbours and officials continue to debate its impact on safety and the area’s heritage. Walsh has not commented further on the ongoing dispute.
