Title: Proposed Chicken Farm Near Sleaford Provokes Widespread Disapproval
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The proposal to erect a chicken production farm at Newton Grange Farm, close to Sleaford, has drawn considerable disapproval, with over 1,000 objections emanating from across the country. The proposal entails the development of six poultry enclosures with an annual capacity to raise more than two million chickens. The prime concerns gravitate around animal wellbeing, with dissenters claiming the development could escalate pollution levels and adversely affect the mental health of the local populace. Hinch Enterprises, the organisation behind the proposal, insists the farm will maintain strict welfare standards and meet supermarket demand. The company points out that the closest residential property is approximately 1,000 metres distant, making the site ideally situated. However, local inhabitants, including residents of Folkingham, have expressed concerns regarding increased lorry traffic potentially degrading local infrastructure and disrupting the area’s peaceful rural ambiance. The proposed farm’s close proximity to the A15 is portrayed as a mitigating factor that may limit traffic disruption. The application is due for review by the North Kesteven District Council in the forthcoming days.
This article was produced using original reporting from www.bbc.com for the adaptation by The Lincoln Post.
