Two planning applications for Limavady broiler sheds to house total of 85,000 chickens submitted to Causeway Coast & Glens Council
Causeway Coast and Glens Council has received plans for a number of broiler sheds in Limavady which, if approved, could allow for the breeding of 85,000 chickens.
Council’s planning department recently received an application for two free range broiler poultry sheds, housing 15,000 free range broilers per shed, on lands approximately 330 metres west of 32 Moneyrannel Road.
The application outlined plans to also include four feed bins, two gas tanks, an underground wash tank, ancillary building, parking, and associated site works.
In their accompanying application form, the applicant said that in the event that the planning application is successful and the build completed, the birds will be reared to supply Moy Park.
A second, separate planning application is seeking permission for two broiler houses, housing 55,000 birds in total. The application also seeks permission for an amenity building and the extension of an existing laneway and new access, at a farm on lands 300 metres north east of 83 Highlands Road.
An accompanying planning statement said the adjacent farm holding currently grows cereals and it is anticipated that the additional income from the broilers will sustain a full time job.
“The buildings proposed are tucked into the field directly beside the existing farm holding and in particular the large building currently within the outlying farm holding,” the statement added.
“This proposal has no residential neighbours within 90 metres of the site therefore no detrimental impact on private amenity.”
Both planning applications will now go forward to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Planning Committee for consideration.