Calvia town hall is to take action against a property developer because of the felling of 98 pine trees at a site in Cala Vinyes. The development is on the calle Vista del Mar, and the removal of the trees is in order to ensure that there is a sea view.
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Developer facing sanctions for felling pine trees
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Well it seems to me that the town hall should have kept a more rigorous check on what was happening on the building site, also the planning permission should have stated in large letters that NO trees were to be felled without express permission from the town hall. Mr Smug developer should be made to replant mature trees as soon as possible.
When I first came to Mallorca in 1989, it was so evident that trees etc. , were to be preserved at all costs.I watched Palm Trees being very carefully removed and gently re planted. The Islands Flora and Fauna is precious, and is to be completely respected. It is a small Island, and can not afford to lose its plants. The overall beauty of The Island, is a beauty to behold. To be treasured by all that visit and reside here. The protection of the Trees is evident everywhere. Condemn the Developers, and prevent them from continuing in business.
Obviously the developer knew what he was doing. Any fine received will be more than covered by the enormous profit made on the sale of the properties. As John P suggests, the planning permission should be withdrawn and the developer made to replant big trees. That is the only punishment that would fit the crime. The council should also ensure that no future development is allowed on the site.
If Calvia Town Hall wants to be taken seriously on this issue why not withdraw planning approval and put a stop to the development. That will focus this and future developers minds.
They should be made to erect some sort of barrier so the owner can't see the view untill the trees are regrown. Otherwise the extra profit from the sale will probably cover any fine.
Destroying the natural environment so that a privileged few can see part of the natural environment is beyond the pale,hopefully this "developer" will receive the maximum fine and punishment possible.