It is narrated from Sayyiduna Sa'b (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: It is not permissible for anyone except Allah and His Messenger to declare any area as a prohibited area.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المدنيين رضي الله عنهم اجمعين / 16689