A man has been ordered to pay more than £3,700 after repeatedly breaching a legal notice to stop ongoing noise nuisance affecting neighbours.
Peter Hewitt, from Bentry Road in Dagenham, was found guilty in his absence at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on August 18 of breaching an abatement notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 on two occasions earlier this year.
The offences occurred on March 16 and May 29, when Barking and Dagenham Council received further complaints of loud amplified music.
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Cllr Syed Ghani, cabinet member for enforcement and community safety, said: "No resident should have to put up with ongoing noise nuisance that affects their quality of life. The offender continued to ignore his responsibilities and the impact his behaviour was having on neighbours.
"This successful prosecution sends a clear message that we will not tolerate persistent noise nuisance in Barking and Dagenham."
In June, the council obtained a warrant to enter Mr Hewitt’s property and seize noise-making equipment. Items taken included DJ equipment, speakers, microphones, a laptop, tablet, and a large television.
The court fined Mr Hewitt £1,000, ordered him to pay council costs of £2,356.16, and imposed a victim surcharge of £400. The court also approved the forfeiture of the seized equipment.
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