September 7, 2010

New Derbyshire poultry plant awaits approval

The 20-acre unit near Kirk Langley will house 16,000 chickens if the development is approved by planners at Amber Valley District Council.

Farmers Simon and Juliette Blake will supply all eggs laid to John Bowler Eggs, the free-range egg specialists.

The application states that the site, which is more than 200 metres from the nearest house, will be fully screened by trees.

It also describes the smell from the development as "no greater than would be expected from any other livestock agriculture operation".

Commenting on the application, a John Bowler spokesman said the company had written to householders in Kirk Langley inviting them to visit similar units so they can see how the operation works.

The application will now go before Amber Valley District Council for consideration.