Statement from NKDC regarding withdrawal of Nocton Dairies planning application

Date: 2011-02-18

This is the statement released by NKDC regarding the withdrawal of the Nocton Dairies planning application

Statement regarding Nocton Dairies' withdrawal of planning application

 

A spokesperson for North Kesteven District Council said: "The District Council has this afternoon received confirmation from the agent to Nocton Dairies Ltd that they wish to withdraw application 10/1397/FUL for the construction of a 3,770 cow dairy unit at Nocton Heath, near Lincoln. The application was due to be determined at a Planning Committee on 8th March 2011, and has been the subject of extensive and unprecedented levels of interest from local residents, and other interested third parties both nationally and globally. On the basis of District Council Officers' ongoing review of the application, and objections raised by technical consultees, Officers were minded to recommend to Members to refuse the planning application on six grounds, subject to the outcome of a Call-In referral to the Government Office. Those suggested reasons for refusal related to: The failure of the applicant to fully assess alternative development sites which presented fewer environmental risks. The unacceptable and significant risk to groundwater quality, including the nearby public water supply. Significant uncertainties regarding the impacts and control of odour from the operation of the dairy, and associated land spreading, and its effects on residential amenity.  Insufficient detail regarding the frequency, volume and duration of operational noise, including from animals, and its effects on residential amenity.  Probable negative and adverse impacts to Bardney Limewoods Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a series of Local Wildlife Sites from increased ammonia and nitrogen deposition. Insufficient justification for the construction of on-site agricultural workers houses.   Whilst no further action will be taken on the Nocton dairy application, associated planning applications for an effluent transfer pipeline and winter storage reservoir are still 'live' at the present time. These will continue to be considered by the District Council unless further instructions are received from Nocton Dairies or their agent.

 

Check out the full story at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk.

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