Jail sentences imposed by High Court judge for two people from East Sussex village

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Two people from a village in East Sussex have been given prison sentences for ignoring planning enforcement actions and a High Court order.

Wealden District Council confirmed that Nadine Amy Strevett and Nima Cham, both of Milton Gate Stables in Wilmington, were sentenced in their absence by His Honour Judge Shetty in the High Court of Justice King’s Bench Division on Friday, October 18.

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The case was brought to court by Wealden District Council after an access point onto the A27 – which gave no visibility in either direction and was a major highway safety issue – was created from the site in Wilmington without planning permission, the council added.

A spokesperson for Wealden District Council added: “Ms Strevett was sentenced to five months imprisonment suspended for 12 months on the condition that she complies with the outstanding requirements of an injunction order made by His Honour Judge Ambrose on March 9, 2023. She also has to pay a fine of £2,000.

Two people from a village in East Sussex have been given prison sentences for ignoring planning enforcement actions and a High Court order.Two people from a village in East Sussex have been given prison sentences for ignoring planning enforcement actions and a High Court order.
Two people from a village in East Sussex have been given prison sentences for ignoring planning enforcement actions and a High Court order.

“Mr Cham was sentenced to five months imprisonment. An arrest warrant has been issued by the court. Both defendants will have to pay Wealden District Council’s court costs of £16,841.50."

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Councillor Ian Tysh, Alliance for Wealden (Green Party) and lead councillor for Planning and Environment, said, “This case is an important reminder of the ultimate consequences of breaches of planning control.

"It is crucial that, when faced with allegations of breaches, you take professional advice and engage with the council. Repeatedly ignoring the council’s enforcement actions, and then ignoring a court order, may result in a jail sentence.”