Super dairy set for planning refusal

 

Farmer Frazer Jones has resubmitted his plans to expand Lower Leighton Farm to accommodate 1,000 milking cows, but mywelshpool can reveal that the Head of Planning Services has recommended for it be refused after reviewing the file.

 

Although recommendations can be ignored by the planning committee, the news will cheer the vocal opposition to the plans within the village. Depending on the decision, both sides can lodge an appeal but it can prove to be a costly business.

 

Mr Jones claims that his plans can turn his ailing milk operation into a profit making entity once again while protesters have voiced concerns about the environmental impact it will make on the village and, in particular, the local school next door to the farm.

 

For the full details of the submitted plans and its recommendation, visit http://www.powys.gov.uk/rep_2011-11-01plan1_97a_en.pdf?id=47&L=0