The owner was served with a Community Protection Warning last October when local residents first made their displeasure known.
The owner of the hound was subsequently given a week to clean up the wave of dog mess. However, when nothing was done, council officials inspected the Stanley property.
Following this inspection, the resident was prosecuted for failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice.
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The defendant did not attend court on April 19, so the case against them was proven in their absence. Following a decision, the defendant was fined £754.
One neighbour said: “I don’t know the person involved but I know the neighbours have been getting fed-up with the smell and having to look at it all the time.
“It’s pretty rank, especially when the weather gets warmer. You can only imagine how bad the stench will be. I think everyone’s pretty happy that the council have taken action.”
Another neighbour added: “If you keep pets then you have to clean up after them but at least all the mess is in their own yard and not left on the paths where kids can step in it.”
Council neighbourhood protection manager Ian Hoult said: “The build-up of mess in the yard was not only unsightly but was becoming a health risk, specifically for children in the area which is unacceptable.
“We receive almost 4,000 reports a year about untidy yards and gardens that are having a negative impact on our communities.”
On investigation we give people the chance to rectify the problem, however, we will take action against those who don’t.”
Mr Hoult added: “We are asking the public to report untidy yards and gardens in their area via our Do It Online system or by calling 03000 26000.”
The resident has until May 17 to pay the £754 or they face the prospect of further legal action.
