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Paul Fenton, of Gaelle Crescent, Hadleigh, ordered by High Court to stop using Flowton Pit as waste disposal site




A ‘wholly selfish’ man whose actions affected wildlife and the community has been ordered to stop using his land as a waste disposal site.

Paul Fenton, 58, of Gaelle Crescent, Hadleigh, was served an interim injunction by Her Honourable Judge Crane for the land at Flowton Pit.

The High Court of Justice Kings Bench Division ruled Fenton had no right to use the land for the deposit or storage of waste and he must make lawful arrangements for it to be removed within three months.

Paul Fenton, of Gaelle Crescent, Hadleigh, has been ordered to stop using the Flowton Pit site for waste disposal and storage. Picture: Submitted
Paul Fenton, of Gaelle Crescent, Hadleigh, has been ordered to stop using the Flowton Pit site for waste disposal and storage. Picture: Submitted

It followed a prosecution by Suffolk County Council.

Chris Chambers, 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.

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

The ruling against Paul Fenton, of Gaelle Crescent, Hadleigh, came from the High Court of Justice Kings Bench Division. Picture: Submitted
The ruling against Paul Fenton, of Gaelle Crescent, Hadleigh, came from the High Court of Justice Kings Bench Division. Picture: Submitted

“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.”

Cllr Chambers added Fenton’s choice to not dispose of his waste legally affected other local businesses which have positively contributed to the economy by paying the appropriate charges and taxes for disposal.

Fenton has been prosecuted by the county council four times before this, in 2001, 2007, 2010 and 2012.

He has also been convicted of permitting the use of Flowton Pit for the production of cocaine.

Fenton did not attend the High Court hearing and did not have any representation.

He did not respond to any pre-action letters for the latest case.