Re-submitted plans for 270,000 bird poultry unit near Grantham spark backlash from animal rights campaigners
| Updated: 09:50, 08 April 2021
A previously-rejected 270,000 intensive chicken farm near Grantham has received backlash from animal rights campaigners after plans were resubmitted to the council.
South Kesteven District Council rejected the proposals in February 2020 due to concerns from the Woodland Trust over the impact of ammonia on a nearby ancient woodland.
This is the second time in a week PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has put pressure on a Lincolnshire council over chicken farm plans. Last week, West Lindsey District Council approved an egg farm with 32,000 hens in Laughterton.
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Plans resubmitted for 270,000 bird poultry farm near Grantham
Plans to build a 270,000 bird poultry farm at Railway Farm, Great Ponton, have been resubmitted.
The original proposal, made in 2019, was rejected in February, with an appeal due to be heard at a public inquiry next year.
The plans would see six poultry sheds erected at the 1.9 hectare site based off High Dyke, as well as nine feed bins and an agricultural workersâ dwelling.