Illegal green belt scrapyard boss told to pay back £150k
The owner of a makeshift scrapyard who breached planning laws has been ordered to pay back £150,000 – or risk being sent to jail.
Andrew Taff launched his unauthorised scrapyard on South Staffordshire green belt land, despite not having any planning permission.
But the 59-year-old must now return his financial gains from operating A5 Tyres illegally for seven years.
Councillor Roger Lees, South Staffordshire Council’s cabinet member for regulatory services, said: “This case highlights the patient and diligent work of our legal team and enforcement officers.
“As a council, we will not hesitate to prosecute people who carry out unauthorised activities no matter how long it takes.
