I've no interest in stopping people moving around freely robin. I just don't see the point in knocking down walls, fences, bushes, trees, whatever for little demonstrable benefit yet altering the nature of the areas concerned.

Got to admit I'd expected the 'gated community' and snobbery criticisms to come much sooner.

I'll say it one more time though, increased crime is not my primary concern. I'd just like to continue to enjoy my street the way it is until someone can demonstrate it can change for the better.