In December 2021, following a hearing at Basildon Crown Court, a confiscation order of £553,772 was made against Ballard in regards to profits made from one of his businesses that had been operating illegally. In 2014, Ballard and his business partner set-up a self-storage business on green belt land in Bulphan without planning permission.
In December 2021, following a court hearing at Basildon Crown Court, a confiscation order of £553,772 was issued against Ballard for profits made from one of his illegal businesses. In 2014, Ballard and his business partner illegally established a self-storage facility on green belt land in Bulphan without planning permission.