Lowe also said she had written to the council for “some lenience” after lambing season and her health problems. She said they refused.
In addition, she claimed the council continued to pursue enforcement action, during a stint in hospital having fallen from her horse and which led to a broken femur.
“I didn’t walk for four months and had to learn to walk again,” she said.
“They continued with the injunction – the 14 days you are allowed your right of reply, I was in hospital.
“They ploughed on knowing full well I could do nothing about it, and they did that because they knew the law was changing and if they didn’t do the injunction then, four weeks after my accident, I would have been allowed it.”
The council said the case showed the “serious consequences of ignoring planning rules and failing to get the correct permission before carrying out development”.
“The planning system only works when everyone follows the same rules. It is not acceptable for a few people to disregard the process while most comply,” the council added.
When asked about the claims made by Lowe, the authority said: “These complex and lengthy proceedings have diverted resources from other enforcement matters.
“Our team is rightly proud of obtaining a guilty verdict, and hopes this will send a signal to other transgressors.”
