Omagh couple fined £10,000 for planning offence
Published on Wed, 31 Oct 2012
by ecomms@doeni.gov.uk.
Mr Kevin Phelan and Mrs Paula Phelan of Gillygooley Road, Omagh, were each fined £5,000 plus £101 legal and court costs at Omagh Magistrates' Court today after pleading guilty to non compliance with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice.
Mr and Mrs Phelan were charged with the unauthorised erection of a boundary wall and gates at the above property.This is the second fine for the Phelan’s in regards to this offence. On the 11 March 2011 they were fined £4,000 with court and legal costs.
Notes to editors:
1. Mr and Mrs Phelan were prosecuted under Article 67A of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (as amended).
2. All media enquiries should be directed to the DOE Press Office, on 028 9025 6058. Out of office hours, please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
