Man charged with murder over Aberdeen street incident
Relatives of Mr Geddes said in a statement: "The family is absolutely devastated by what has happened."Dylan was a much-loved son, grandson, brother and nephew. "He will be sorely missed every day by all who knew him."
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Council planners originally green-lit the proposal in 2021, approving a modest brick garage which it said would be similar in height to neighbours', on the strict condition the mature willow tree would be safeguarded. Mr Claybourne admitted lopping down the protected tree after completing the build - an action that led to court-ordered fines and costs totalling £5,644. He admitted: 'I cut the tree down after I built the garage, because a branch fell off and smashed the garage roof in. 'It's a willow tree. It's an invasive species in my back garden and it was out of control. 'Branches were falling off. They smashed the fence panels in on the right-hand side of my house. I had to pay for them. 'I've got grandkids. If my grandkids come in and something falls off it, what do you do? So, I just took the bullet and I cut it down." 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He said: 'If I have to do, I'll take the windows out and I'll take the staircase down. 'We've got to draw a line under it somewhere and come to an agreement. 'If I thought I had to knock it down, I would never have built it. 'If I have to demolish it, can you imagine the mess?' In enforcement documents seen by MailOnline, East Riding officials declared: 'The appearance of the building has been substantially altered... and as a result appears out of scale with the domestic setting of the site and does not comply with the design code. 'As approved, the garage would have complemented the scale and appearance of the neighbouring garage. However, the development as built appears as a dominant feature when viewed from the street.' The council report added: 'The building has been designed to be capable of being occupied independently of the main dwelling since the accommodation comprises a kitchen, bathroom, reception room and 'store' and has been used for residential accommodation. 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'Investigations by the East Riding of Yorkshire council's planning department revealed that the tree appeared to be in good health prior to the work taking place.' Councillor Gary McMaster, of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: 'The council takes protection of trees seriously and takes robust action where illegal behaviour occurs.' If Mr Claybourn loses an ongoing appeal with the Planning Inspectorate, he will have six months to tear down the annexe or face the prospect of again being summoned to court. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said it would not comment during the appeal process.
