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Tupsley man considers appeal over tree house decision Tupsley man considers appeal over play house decision
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A man who was ordered to pull down a tree house he built for his daughter without applying for planning permission could launch an appeal. A man who was ordered to pull down a play house he built for his daughter without applying for planning permission could launch an appeal.
Mat Waybourne, 42, from Tupsley, Herefordshire, spent two months and £800 building the two-storey wooden house for seven-year-old Lilly.Mat Waybourne, 42, from Tupsley, Herefordshire, spent two months and £800 building the two-storey wooden house for seven-year-old Lilly.
It features a balcony, ladders and windows that overlook other gardens.It features a balcony, ladders and windows that overlook other gardens.
Herefordshire Council has advised Mr Waybourne he can choose to appeal against the decision.Herefordshire Council has advised Mr Waybourne he can choose to appeal against the decision.
However, he said paperwork sent to him stated a fee of £344 must be paid to the authority if he does go ahead.However, he said paperwork sent to him stated a fee of £344 must be paid to the authority if he does go ahead.
Mr Waybourne said: "My daughter always wanted a tree house. That's why I'd built one. I don't feel it's safe for the kids to play in the streets.Mr Waybourne said: "My daughter always wanted a tree house. That's why I'd built one. I don't feel it's safe for the kids to play in the streets.
"[The council] is wasting money on silly things like this. Hopefully I'll be able to afford [the appeal].""[The council] is wasting money on silly things like this. Hopefully I'll be able to afford [the appeal]."
A council spokeswoman said: "The council has served an enforcement notice upon Mr Waybourne for a breach of planning regulations, relating to a four metre construction he has erected within two metres of his land boundary. A council spokeswoman said: "The council has served an enforcement notice upon Mr Waybourne for a breach of planning regulations, relating to a four-metre construction he has erected within two metres of his land boundary.
"He has a right to appeal against this.""He has a right to appeal against this."