The Planning Authority acted within hours to a report of damage to the roots of trees in St Sampsons.
A passer by reported the damage to two of the 15 poplar trees on Monday evening (13 April).
By Tuesday, the Development and Planning Authority had served a six month tree protection order on the developer, who has 28 days to appeal.
Deputy Neil Inder, who heads up the DPA, says it was important to move fast:
“We lost some 2,000 trees in Storm Goretti and many in Storm Ciaran.
"Our trees deserve better, and I know I speak for the majority of islanders who find this activity disappointing, if not cynical.
“Having reviewed the Guidance on Tree Protection, although effective in this instance, I’m not convinced that it is strong enough to protect against developer adventures.
"Our Authority will focus on this matter and work with our charitable partners to ensure this nonsense doesn’t happen again.”
User pays when Guernsey roads have to close
Channel Islander abandons Bordeaux as the flames 'arrive at the city's gates'
Annual Guernsey Scarecrow Festival set to raise thousands for charity
Channel Islands face 'physical' Poland test
Baby born on Guernsey's Marine Ambulance
New interim leader for Guernsey's healthcare system
Guernsey's reservoir levels falling after prolonged dry spell
Guernsey's Commonwealth flag carrier in early Games win
