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East Yorkshire Approves Massive 200,000-Bird Chicken Factory Farm
16 Oct
Summary
- East Riding Council approves new poultry facility
- Site can house 204,000 birds over 11,000 sq m
- Existing poultry houses on site "not in operation"
In a controversial move, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved plans for a massive new chicken factory farm. The facility, set to be built near Brandesburton, will be capable of housing a staggering 204,000 birds across 11,000 sq m (118,400 sq ft) of floor space.
The development will see six existing poultry houses on the site demolished and replaced with four modern alternatives. Interestingly, the council noted that the current poultry houses "are not in operation," suggesting the new facility represents a significant expansion of the site's capacity.
Despite concerns over the environmental and welfare implications of such a large-scale operation, the council has already granted the site permission from the Environment Agency for broiler chicken production. Furthermore, the documents state the facility will be "permanently moving over to the RSPCA assured higher welfare standard."
The new poultry houses will be constructed using a steel frame with olive green sheeting, blending into the rural landscape. Access to the development will be via the existing farm entrance off New Road, which connects to Catfloss Lane.
