Neighbours’ fury after millionaire chops down 28 cliff-side bushes
- Canford Cliffs in Poole, Dorset, is a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest
A millionaire house owner has sparked fury after he was allowed to cut down 28 cliff-side bushes on the finish of his backyard.
Bill Buckler commissioned tree surgeons to hold out a survey of the mature maritime pines that stood on the sloping cliff on the backside of his backyard.
The space at posh Canford Cliffs in Poole, Dorset, is a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The controversial transfer was accepted by Natural England who agreed with Mr Buckler that felling the 30ft bushes would assist shield the cliff from erosion and enhance the habitat for uncommon reptiles like sand lizards.
It would additionally cease any of the bushes from falling and touchdown on members of the general public strolling on the promenade 100ft beneath.
The controversial transfer was accepted by Natural England who agreed with Mr Buckler that felling the 30ft bushes would assist shield the cliff from erosion
Millionaire Bill Buckler (pictured) commissioned tree surgeons to hold out a survey of the mature maritime pines that stood on the sloping cliff on the backside of his backyard
Neighbour Mark Glowacki accused Mr Buckler of turning the sylvan setting right into a concrete jungle
But neighbours have been fast to level out that the ocean views from the tip of Mr Buckler’s again backyard have vastly improved for the reason that work was achieved.
Aerial images present how a 50ft large path has been cleared on the cliff straight behind Mr Buckler’s new £3m mansion.
They additionally present what seems to be a big solar terrace space being constructed subsequent to the cliff edge and the place the bushes had stood.
Neighbour Mark Glowacki accused Mr Buckler of turning the sylvan setting right into a concrete jungle.
He stated: ‘It’s a disgrace the bushes are gone, however there’s not lots we are able to do about it. I believe he has achieved it to enhance his view.
‘He’s not simply clearing the location, he’s constructing one thing there.
‘It’s not excellent, he is turning it right into a concrete jungle relatively than retaining it as a pleasant rural space.
‘Unfortunately there have been no Tree Preervation Orders on the bushes, though I imagine there’s a normal preservation order.’
The controversial transfer was accepted by Natural England who agreed with Mr Buckler (pictured: left) that felling the 30ft bushes would assist shield the cliff from erosion
Photos present what seems to be a big solar terrace space being constructed subsequent to the cliff edge and the place the bushes had stood
Aerial images present how a 50ft large path has been cleared on the cliff straight behind Mr Buckler’s new £3m mansion
Another neighbour stated: ‘I imagine he has achieved this to enhance the view from the backyard.
‘We just like the bushes, I feel they improve the view and I feel it is weird he’d need to take away them.
‘It’s such a disgrace. We will not be even positive what he has permission for, the entire thing is baffling.’
Another neighbour identified that the tree surgeon’s report coated the entire space of the cliff Mr Buckler owns, but solely a part of the cliff in entrance of the half-built patio space has been cleared.
He stated: ‘It’s utter nonsense to say he has achieved it to guard the cliff face and save sand lizards. If that is true why has he solely taken down the bushes in entrance of the decrease backyard he is constructing?’
The land was beforehand residence to the flowery Canford Cliffs Hotel
Another neighbour accused Mr Buckler of felling the bushes to enhance the view
Another neighbour identified that the tree surgeon’s report coated the entire space of the cliff Mr Buckler owns, but solely a part of the cliff in entrance of the half-built patio space has been cleared
One neighbour stated it was ‘utter nonsense’ to say the millionaire felled the bushes to guard the cliff face and ‘save sand lizards’
A report submitted by tree specialists to Natural England said the bushes on the cliff had grown so tall they had been prone to toppling over in robust south westerly winds
The report said that the bushes threatened to take chunks out of the cliff and undermine its stability
Tree skilled Andrew Scott insisted Mr Buckler’s main goal was to scale back cliff erosion
Mr Scott stated the swelling of bigger structural roots could be a consider destabilizing the cliff soil construction
Mr Buckler owns part of Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI which is of nationwide significance for its geology, in addition to sand lizards that are specifically protected
A report submitted by tree specialists to Natural England said the bushes on the cliff had grown so tall they had been prone to toppling over in robust south westerly winds.
If that occurred, the report said, they might take chunks out of the cliff and undermine its stability.
Tree skilled Andrew Scott insisted Mr Buckler’s main goal was to scale back cliff erosion.
He stated: ‘The bigger and taller bushes get the bigger their roots develop into as they take over a structural supporting function.
‘Larger supporting roots stay all yr spherical and enhance in dimension with annual progress rings as does the remainder of the tree.
Nick Squirrell, a conservation and senior planning adviser for Natural England, stated the massive bushes had been prone to falling over down the cliff onto a public promenade and seashore huts beneath
Mr Buckler, 62, owns Bayview Developments and acquired a 1.5 acre plot of cliff prime land in 2020 for £3m
Neighbours have been fast to level out that the ocean views from the tip of Mr Buckler’s again backyard have vastly improved for the reason that work was achieved
‘The swelling of bigger structural roots could be a consider destabilising the cliff soil construction.
‘Larger bushes are uncovered to stronger wind forces that are dissipated by way of their root techniques. This motion can result in soil motion.’
Nick Squirrell, a conservation and senior planning adviser for Natural England, stated: ‘The householder owns part of Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI which is of nationwide significance for its geology, in addition to sand lizards that are specifically protected.
‘He utilized for a consent to chop down the mature non-native pines on the cliff slope.
‘These pines are undesirable within the SSSI for plenty of causes.
Bill Buckler’s clifftop mansion is at the moment beneath development amid the battle with neighbours after felling 28 cliff-side bushes
The millionaire had a drained bungalow (pictured) on the location demolished and received planning permission to construct his new mansion
The unique bungalow as demolished to make approach for the massive indifferent 4 bed room home with a separate swimming pool annexe
‘Firstly they’re shading the habitat which could in any other case be utilized by sand lizards. Secondly, they’re obscuring the geological options. In addition, they’re massive bushes which had been prone to falling over down the cliff onto a public promenade and seashore huts beneath.
‘For all of those causes, we had been in a position to give consent to the householder to fell the bushes.’
Mr Buckler, 62, owns Bayview Developments and acquired a 1.5 acre plot of cliff prime land in 2020 for £3m.
He had a drained bungalow on the location demolished and received planning permission to construct a big indifferent 4 bed room home with a separate swimming pool annexe.
Mr Buckler has been approached for remark.
