Paul Fenton of Hadleigh issued High Court injunction

Paul Fenton, 59, was prosecuted by Suffolk County Council and served the interim injunction by the High Court last week for using the land at Flowton Pit in Flowton.

Fenton, of Gaelle Cresent in Hadleigh, had been prosecuted on four previous occasions by the council in 2001, 2007, 2010 and 2021.

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

Paul Fenton now has three months to (Image: Suffolk County Council) The High Court ordered on Wednesday, November 27, that Fenton must dispose of the waste on the land lawfully within three months and that he must not use the land for the deposit or storage of waste.

Her Honourable Judge Crane, at the High Court of Justice Kings Bench Division, determined that Fenton has no legitimate right to use the land, noting the necessity of the interim injunction and the history and duration.

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.”

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