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Neighboring-tree dispute over bamboo and claimed pipe, fence, sunlight, and view impacts was dismissed for insufficient proof and lack of statutory thresholds.
The Court partly granted Henry Wines’ bamboo dispute application against Homes NSW, ordering staged removal works and $6,253.50 compensation.
Application under the Trees Act refused because the nominated trees were not shown to form a hedge, and the view obstruction was found to be moderate.
The Court refused a Pt 2A trees application about a Leyland cypress hedge in RU1 land, finding the Trees Act did not apply and no orders were needed.
Neighbours’ hedge-dispute application granted in part: the Court ordered regular pruning of Leyland cypress hedges to restore Harbour views from the applicants’ dwelling.
The Court awarded $300 for fence damage caused by a neighbour’s red cedar, but declined orders concerning another tree said to risk future damage.
Neighbouring-tree dispute under the Trees Act. The Court ordered limited pruning and access arrangements, but required the applicant to pay for the works.
The Court refused Barbara Schiff’s application about bamboo and other vegetation because the trees were not on land adjoining her property, so jurisdiction was lacking.
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