Couple Fined £4k for Unauthorised Cabin in Whitland

A former couple has been fined over £4,000 after building a shepherd’s hut and log cabin without planning permission on land at Seven Acres, Whitland. 🏡⚖️

Daniel and Megan Davies both pleaded guilty to non-compliance of an enforcement notice at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Thursday May 1st, after the unlawful development was discovered in August 2023.

Pembrokeshire County Council had issued an enforcement notice requiring removal of the cabin and hut on June 21st 2024, but the court heard that no action was taken by the defendants to comply with the requirements.

Barrister Christian Hawley, defending, told the court: “His clients recognised they should have complied with the enforcement notice and expressed their remorse.”

Mr Hawley also informed the court that the shepherd’s hut has since been removed.

Daniel Davies of Seven Acres was fined £1,000 for non-compliance with the enforcement notice and must also pay a victim surcharge of £400 plus costs in full of £1,658.50, totalling £3,058.50.

Megan Davies of The Potting Shed, Whitland, was fined £750 and must pay a victim surcharge of £300.