JD Spicer Zeb Succesfully Opposed Closure Order Of Home By Brent Council Magistrates Court Willesden

Brent Council applied for a closure order against our client and all unregistered occupants of her address. An application for a full closure order can be applied for by the local authority under section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, and Crime Policing Act 2014.

The local authority claimed to have received a series of reports of criminal behaviour which caused a nuisance to the wider local community. The local authority was satisfied on reasonable grounds that an application had to be made to the Court. Brent Council complained that there was anti-social behaviour at the property, which was leading to wider anti-social behaviour and nuisance to neighbours. The husband of our client had become drug dependent and this was leading to anti-social behaviour. He had however, sought rehabilitation and we demonstrated that the order was no longer required or necessary.

• What are Closure Orders?

Closure Orders, once authorised prohibit access to a specific premises for a set period (up to 3 months initially, with potential extensions). 

Why are they issued?

They are used when premises are linked to persistent anti-social behaviour, such as drug-related activity, noise nuisance, or other forms of nuisance. 

Who can be affected?

A Closure Order can affect anyone who enters the premises after it has been closed, including those who live there or are visiting. 

Consequences of Breaching a Closure Order:

Entering a premises subject to a Closure Order is a criminal offence, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines.

A Closure notice may prohibit access by all persons except those specified at all times or at all times except those specified.