Closure Notice on Stoughton Flat Following Evidence Of Antisocial Behaviour

Published on: 26 Mar, 2015
Updated on: 26 Mar, 2015

A closure notice has been served on a property in Manor Road, Stoughton, due to evidence of noise, threatening and abusive behaviour, fights and associated drug-related antisocial behaviour.

The ground floor flat at 16 Ardmore House is now boarded up.

The closure notice at 16 Ardmore House was served under Part 4 Chapter 3 Section 80 of the ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 following a hearing at South East Surrey Magistrates’ Court in Redhill.

The premise has been boarded with notices stating it is closed to protect the neighbourhood from future acts of antisocial behaviour. The order was granted with immediate effect and will be sealed for a three month period providing respite for the community.

One of the police notices on the flat with details of the closure notice.

Surrey Police and Guildford Borough Council are working together to resolve antisocial behaviour and, if a possession order through the courts is sought and awarded to the council,the tenant could be evicted.

The closure order is in place until June 24 and anyone seen entering the property will be arrested and is liable to receive a fine or face a custodial sentence for breaching the order.

The closure comes as a result of concerns raised by local residents and magistrates upheld their right to enjoy peace and tranquillity in their homes and gardens.

Guildford Neighbourhood Inspector Graham Barnett said: “The purpose of the notice is not only to help the community affected by the persistent antisocial behaviour but to send out the message ant-social behaviour will not be tolerated by Surrey Police and we will seek powers such as using the Hearsay Act which was used by residents to give evidence anonymously to bring offenders to justice and keeping Surrey a pleasant place in which to live and work.”

Anyone who has information on antisocial behaviour in their area and would like some help and advice should contact their Surrey Police Safer Neighbourhood Team by calling 101.