A Sandbach resident is furious after conifers he planted on land opposite his house were torn up after claims they created "a potential climbing aid". 

Hairdresser, Marc Coleman, planted around 30 conifers near a power substation opposite his house in Station Road, Elworth. 

But Marc, who runs Jon Marc Hairdressing in London Road, arrived home from work one night to find the conifers had been removed. 

"It's ridiculous. Who is going to climb up a conifer? I wanted to screen the view a bit," he said.  

"I knew the substation was opposite the house when I bought it but it didn't stop me from buying. 

"There must be some kind of happy medium. I couldn't believe it when I looked across the road one night and saw they had been taken away."    

An SP Energy Networks spokesperson said: "Substations are a vital part of the electricity network and to ensure a resilient and reliable electricity supply as well as keeping our customers safe there are strict rules around what can be located close to them. 

The metal fence is opposite the houses in Station Road. (Photo: Nub News)

"The conifers planted at our substation in Sandbach obscured the 'Danger of Death' signage on the substation and created a potential climbing aid so they had to be removed." 

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