DN Autos v The Environment Agency [2025] UKFTT 1169 (GRC)
[1]The Appellant lodged an appeal using the GRC1 form on 7 January 2025. The appeal was incomplete as the Appellant did not include a copy of the decision notice they sought to challenge, which was referred to in the form as SORTATION REF 601 dated 6 December 2024.[2]By Directions dated 14 April 2025 the Appellant was required to provide a copy of the decision to the Tribunal by 28 April 2025. The Appellant provided several documents in response to these directions, including a warning letter and invoice from the Environment Agency, but still did not provide a copy of the Decision Notice that it wished to challenge.[3]By Directions dated 20 June 2025, the Appellant was directed by 7 July 2025 to obtain and provide a Decision Notice from the Environment Agency dated 6 December 2024 or provide further clarification of the exact documents the Environment Agency issues when imposing a financial penalty.[4]The Appellant was directed to note that failure to comply with the Direction could lead to the Tribunal striking out the appeal for failure to comply without further direction.[5]The Appellant failed to comply with the Direction dated 20 June 2025 and accordingly there are grounds to strike out the appeal.