Free Range Poultry Appeals with Costs

This case involved two appeals, a new 16,000 bird shed and an extension to an existing shed.

The planning appeals were held by way of a Public Inquiry and lasted two days. Witnesses on the issue of flies and odours were a key component of the case.

Like many cases involving poultry there was a degree of local opposition and residents represented themselves at the Inquiry alongside the Local Authority’s Environmental Health Officer. The Inspector had to decide whether there was a potential detrimental effect on the amenities of local residents. He concluded there wasn’t and granted the planning permission for both proposals.

The Inspector also awarded costs against the Local Authority due to their proven unreasonable behaviour, enabling the applicant to recoup the costs incurred in fighting the appeal.

Brian Barrow who handled the case for the applicant was particularly pleased with the outcome after a long battle involving the initial preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment and two planning applications.