Grimes, R. v

The sentence and costs order were appropriate given the planning history and repeated non-compliance; the application for extension of time lacked merit despite the applicant's illness.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Gerald Grimes
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 16 May 2006
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: applications refused
Legal Topics: Failure to Comply With Enforcement Notice, Planning Permissions, Conservation Area, Sentence Appeal, Extension of Time

Criminal Law Planning Law Failure to Comply With Enforcement Notice Planning Permissions Conservation Area Sentence Appeal Extension of Time

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Gerald Grimes

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the offence, previous conviction, and applicant's means
2 Whether the delay in lodging and renewing applications for appeal was justified by the applicant's illness

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence and costs order were appropriate given the planning history and repeated non-compliance; the application for extension of time lacked merit despite the applicant's illness.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence refused