Giant chicken sheds bid near Shrewsbury set for approval

Controversial proposals to build three massive chicken sheds housing hundreds of thousands of birds look set to be given the green light.

Great Ness Poultry Ltd, which runs from Kinton Farm in Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, already has four poultry sheds. But bosses of the firm have requested planning permission to put up another three, along with eight new feeding bins.

Great Ness Parish Council has objected to the plans on the grounds it would cause increased traffic on roads around the farm, be an eyesore in a picturesque rural area and cause problems with noise and odour for residents.

Baschurch Parish Council has also objected, along with 13 villagers.

They say the existing units on the farm are already a "blot on the landscape" and that further units would be an "abomination and an eyesore".

Another said there was an "unpleasant stench" coming from the four existing units and expressed concerns about HGV lorries thundering through the village at all hours of the day.

But despite the objections, planning officers at Shropshire Council are recommending approval of the application.

A report submitted by officers with the application says: "The proposal to extend the existing poultry unit development at Great Ness represents an appropriate expansion of this existing agricultural business, and would provide direct and indirect economic benefits.

A final decision on the current application will be made by members of Shropshire Council's central planning committee at a meeting from 2pm on Thursday (MAY 29) in the Shrewsbury Room at Shirehall in Shrewsbury. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Giant chicken sheds bid near Shrewsbury set for approval