Tree man given notice to remove tree house

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Tree man given notice to remove tree house
Following a series of complaints from nearby residents about disturbances and a loss of amenity, the City of Gosnells today gave Thornlie tree protestor Richard Pennicuik a notice to remove the tree house structure he has placed in the City’s verge tree.
City of Gosnells CEO Ian Cowie said Mr Pennicuik has placed a range of items in the City’s tree to create a tree house structure without any approval. This is against the law.
As a result, the City has given Mr Pennicuik a Notice, pursuant to section 3.25 of the Local Government Act 1995, requiring him to remove the tree house structure from the City’s tree within seven days.
If he fails to comply with the Notice he will be committing an offence and the City will have no alternative but to commence prosecution proceedings against him.
“The City hopes that Mr Pennicuik will comply with the Notice and avoid legal proceedings”.
“I hope that Mr Pennicuik will come down from the City’s tree so that, through discussion, the matter can be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties” Mr Cowie said.
The City has given Mr Pennicuik every opportunity to come down from the tree to discuss the situation, including providing an opportunity for independent mediation.



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