The case was brought by Castle Point Borough Council’s Environmental Health Services, which issued the permit in 2006. It discovered that despite being given several opportunities to comply with the conditions, Khayyam had failed to do so.

The hearing took place in January at Southend Magistrates Court and the defendant told the court that in future he would work with the council to ensure that he met the terms of his permit.

Councillor Tony Belford, the cabinet member for community safety, said that the case showed that the council took its responsibilities seriously and would act to protect the environment and ensure the safety of residents and businesses.