When we first arrived C130 circuit height was 1000 ft agl...
A specific exception for the JATE C-130 only. And the Flying Club.
And I can assure you that I know very well that the village spokesman was indeed well-primed......
The 'whinging' from the locals was well justified as the 'new arrivals' weren't complying with local orders (in whatever publication you wish to quote), including well-know 'village avoids', with which all other aerodrome users complied.
If you read the newspaper and the number of court cases between house holders about said tree's in the area its not as if your introducing something new.
These days it's wretched insurance companies who actually call for any nearby tree to be felled before they'll consider compensation claims for cracks in walls etc......