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Farmer's Lorry Park Sparks Outrage in Quiet Village
11 Dec
Summary
- An illegal dump and lorry park on a 90-acre farm is under investigation.
- Residents complain of daily noise, dust, and constant HGV traffic.
- The Environment Agency has issued a stop notice for the site.
A farmer in Peopleton, Worcestershire, is facing renewed controversy over an alleged illegal dump and a large lorry park operating on his 90-acre farm. This comes after previous disputes with villagers regarding a provocative sign he displayed. The current site, located near residential properties, reportedly houses over 50 HGVs and is used for crushing and storing construction waste.
Local residents have expressed significant frustration, citing daily noise, dust pollution, and disruptive HGV traffic at all hours. They describe the operation as an "eyesore" that negatively impacts their quality of life in the otherwise picturesque village. The situation has escalated to the point where the Environment Agency issued a stop notice in January 2025, though activities have since resumed.
The farmer, Carl Powell, states that a tenant is responsible for the operations, admitting the scale is excessive and that he is working with the Environment Agency to regularize the situation. He acknowledges the site has made him unpopular but insists he is addressing the issues, though he receives insufficient rent for the trouble caused.
