Wealthy homeowners protest tree removal, citing privacy concerns

Millionaire homeowners are furious over plans to cut down trees on their luxury estate, fearing it will destroy their privacy. The protected trees separate their exclusive development from a less affluent neighborhood, and residents believe their removal will allow neighbors to see into their homes. The developer plans to remove 12 trees, but the council has only partially approved the removal of five, citing concerns about the site of special scientific interest and wildlife.