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Plans for the erection of a 12,000 bird free range organic egg laying unit on land south of The Lodge, Hatfield, near Leominster, were approved by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, November 14.
Erection of free range organic egg laying unit at Hatfield approved
15 November 2007
Plans for the erection of a 12,000 bird free range organic egg laying unit on land south of The Lodge, Hatfield, near Leominster, were approved by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, November 14.
The plan seeks outline planning permission for the erection of a 12,000 bird egg laying unit and a new access. The building will be of timber-framed construction.
Five letters of objection were received concerned at extra traffic, smell and noise and standards of animal welfare.
Herefordshire Council's public rights of way officer objected to the location because it would have a detrimental effect on the adjoining bridleway.
Conditional outline permission was granted and officers were given delegated powers to approve the application subject to amended plans increasing the distance of the building from the bridlepath.