A BUSINESSMAN has appeared in court accused of breaking planning laws.

Mark Seddon, managing director of Pennine Industries, is alleged to have installed a metal fence, gates and roller shutter door at Fold Mill, in Bradley Fold, without planning permission.

He is also accused of failing to comply with an enforcement notice ordering him to remove them.

His trial was due to start last week at Bolton Crown Court, but has been adjourned until Friday, September 25.