The planning officer, Tamsin Law, published her report for the Frochas IPU, 19/0938/FUL. Many independent bodies have reviewed the planning officer’s appraisal and have been disappointed by its recommendations and findings.
Updates
CPRW Update: Powys County Council Poultry Planning Frenzy
The Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales has sent out the following update and press release to it’s supporters and media highlighting the prolific spread and continuing planning approvals of chicken factories across the county of Powys and the devastating environmental impacts of intensive poultry units (IPUs). “This is the 5th anniversary of our More
Objection by Cross Britain Way – Macmillan Ways Association
Cross Britain Way, which is part of Macmillan Ways Association, have shared their objection to the proposed IPU application in Frochas with us, which they submitted to Powys County Council Planning recently. Below is the objection letter that they put forward: “My interest in the proposed IPU site is that I created Cross Britain Way More
Open Letter from residents to Powys Council
Open Letter – Powys County Council’s strategic oversight concerning the overall number and continual approval of Intensive Poultry and Factory Farms.
Open Letter: Intensive Poultry Units Pose Serious Public Health Risk
Open Letter to the UK Government, National Assembly for Wales, Public Health Wales, DEFRA, NHS, bodies and officials, councils and the media. Are intensive poultry units (IPUs) the next public health scandal and how long can the government and councils underestimate the threat of ammonia from IPUs as it becomes the next silent killer?
CADW Objects
CADW have submitted a formal objection on the Powys County Council planning website. Their assessment surmised that they have significant concerns about the likely adverse impact on Llanerchydol Park and Garden. They also stated that the application (from Roger Parry & Partners) is inadequately documented and that they should submit additional information.
Frochas Farm IPU Location Video
This video shows the location and proximity of the Frochas Farm IPU to Llanerchydol Hall (Grade II* Listed) and its historic Repton Park and Gardens and Glyndwr’s Way.
Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Objects
The Welsh Historic Gardens Trust (WHGT) has formally submitted a letter of objection to the Frochas Farm IPU citing the potential impact of the IPU on Llanerchydol Hall, Grade II* Listed property and its historic gardens and parkland.
Montgomery Wildlife Trust Objects
The Montgomery Wildlife Trust (MWT) has formally objected to the proposed intensive poultry unit at Frochas Farm.
Compassion in World Farming Urges People to Object
In addition to formally objecting to the intensive poultry unit at Frochas Farm on the Powys County Council planning application website (full objection letter can be read here), Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) have circulated a mass mailer to its subscribers urging them to object to this factory.