Bradford Man Fined £20k for Planning Breach

Thursday, 18 September 2025 11:17

A Bradford property owner has been ordered to pay over £20,000 after failing to comply with a Planning Enforcement Notice for unauthorised works in a conservation area.

A Bradford man has been handed a bill of more than £20,000 after breaching a Planning Enforcement Notice relating to his property on Oak Lane.

Mr Mohammed Amin appeared at Bradford Magistrates Court on Wednesday 3 September, where a guilty plea was entered on his behalf. The case centred on the unauthorised installation of a replacement shopfront and an externally mounted roller shutter, complete with shutter box, on the north-facing side of 109 Oak Lane. The property lies within a conservation area, where strict planning rules apply.

The judge imposed a fine of £16,200, alongside £2,698.50 in legal costs and a £2,000 victim surcharge – bringing the total payable to £20,898.50. The court ordered payments to be made at a rate of £700 per month.

A Bradford Council spokesperson said the case underlines the authority’s determination to uphold planning regulations:
“It is the largest fine we’ve had in recent years for this type of court case, and it sends a clear message that we will continue to pursue those who flout planning laws.”

The spokesperson urged property owners to work with the council’s Planning Service before cases escalate to court:
“Once an enforcement reaches the stage of a court hearing the costs of complying increase hugely and, as this example shows, it can prove very costly for the defendant.”

The Council confirmed it will continue efforts to secure full compliance with the requirements of the Enforcement Notice.

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