Suffolk man ordered by High Court to remove waste from land

waste crime

A man has been ordered by the High Court to stop using land in Suffolk as a waste disposal site.

Her Honourable Judge Crane, at the High Court of Justice Kings Bench Division, determined that Fenton has no legitimate right to use the land to deposit or store waste.

Fenton is required to make lawful arrangements to remove all waste materials from the land at Flowton Pit, Flowton Road, Flowton, within three months of the order.

Suffolk County Council prosecuted Fenton on four previous occasions: in 2001, 2007, 2010, and 2012.

Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste, said: “We will not stand for the actions of people like Mr Fenton, whose behaviour is wholly selfish with no regard for others.

“Previous successful prosecutions against him have clearly not had any impact, so we had no choice but to take the case to the High Court and seek this injunction.

“His choice not to dispose of waste in a legal manner affects local businesses who make a positive contribution to our economy by paying the appropriate charges and taxes for disposal.

“Mr Fenton’s actions have also had a longstanding effect on the local community and environment – impacting rural and residential amenities, access and possible destruction of badger setts.”

Suffolk County Council prosecuted Fenton on four previous occasions: in 2001, 2007, 2010, and 2012.

He has also been previously convicted of permitting the Flowton Pit site to be used for the production of cocaine.

Suffolk County Council said Fenton did not respond to any pre-action letters for this latest case and did not attend or have representation at the High Court.

 

 

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