1998/154 - AG v Coutanche [1998] UR 154 (15 July 1998)

1998/154 - AG v Coutanche [1998] UR 154 (15 July 1998)

Mr Coutanche is fined for carrying out unauthorised building works without consent, despite lack of evidence of actual risk, due to his bad record of non-compliance and the potential danger and public cost of such actions.

Citation
[1998] UR 154
Parties
Defendant: Mr Coutanche; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 July 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
fine imposed
Legal Topics
Unauthorised Building Works, Planning Consent, Public Safety Risks
Planning Law Building Law Public Safety Unauthorised Building Works Planning Consent Public Safety Risks

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Parties

Mr Coutanche

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Coutanche carried out unauthorised building works without consent
  2. 2 Whether the works posed risks to public safety
  3. 3 Appropriate penalty for breach of planning and building laws

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Coutanche is fined for carrying out unauthorised building works without consent, despite lack of evidence of actual risk, due to his bad record of non-compliance and the potential danger and public cost of such actions.

Court Disposition

fine imposed

Orders

  • Mr Coutanche is fined £1,000.