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| Author: | Ian Misselbrook [ Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Nocton farms |
I heard today that Nocton Farms have now got permission to build a 50 hectare complex for 9000 (Yes nine thousand!) indoor dairy cows. I don't know where this is to be but I just hope it is not on one of their farms on Nocton fen Does anyone have more details? Ian |
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| Author: | David Morison [ Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
Ian The only determination I can find is for an agricultural building to be converted to staff accomodation and offices at Nocton Fen Farms, Wasp's Nest, Nocton Fen, LN4 2AY. NKDC Planning reference 09/0343. I can't see anything that mentions 9000 cows. I haven't yet looked at planning applications not determined but as you said they had been given permission it would probably be a waste of time. David |
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| Author: | Ian Misselbrook [ Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
Thanks David. I have been hearing rumours about this dairy for some time but only today found out it is Nocton Farms. Of course it might turn out that they are having it built somewhere else entirely. Ian |
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| Author: | John Watt [ Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
Ian, I believe that two large dairy enterprises, one from Lancashire and one from Devon, have formed a partnership and have bought the Heath farms from Nocton Ltd. The proposed total herd I have heard is for 5000 cows held in feed lots of about 300 head each, which will involve a lot of new construction and, clearly, there has to be concern over potential groundwater pollution from an enterprise of this size. I would expect the animals to be fed on a mixture of maize silage and wholecrop wheat. I am doing my WeBs count on Nocton Fen this Sunday (a week early) and will try to glean further information if I can. If I have further news I will post it on the forum in view of the interest of those who watch the Nocton area. As far as I know the Fen farms, which have been farmed by Carrington Estates for the past two or three years, will not be directly affected. Regards, John |
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| Author: | Colin and Sheila Jennings [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
The following was recently sent to the Forum anonymously: "Regarding your discussion on Nocton Farms and plans for a large dairy herd enclosure, please see the Lincolnshire Echo article 4th Feb. Plans for the development will be available for viewing on the NKDC website 5th Feb onwards". |
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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
See thread (3 items below) : " Nocton Fen Sunday15/11 & Update on Farms". Regards, Freddy |
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| Author: | Michael Surr [ Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
Have just seen on the local Lincs news website that they have put in for planning permission for a 9,000 herd plus all other buildings, also giving details of when and where the plans may be viewed. Regards Mike Surr |
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| Author: | Brian Eke [ Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
All. Find out about proposed Dairy Farm in Nocton News release logo Details of a planning application for a new intensive dairy farm are being put on display in Nocton village next week. A planning application for a proposed 8,000 dairy cattle herd has been submitted to North Kesteven District Council for consultation. The plans include the construction of new lifestock buildings, two milking parlours, two 'maternity' buildings, farmhouse accommodation and new vehicular access off the B1188. The plans will be on display at a public exhibition on Thursday 18 February at Nocton Village Hall, Main Street, Nocton, between 10am - 2pm and 3pm - 8pm. Planning officers from the District Council will be on hand to answer any questions from residents regarding details of what is being proposed. Details of the plans are currently available to view on the Council's website, www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/planningonline and quoting planning application number 09/1040/FUL. Hope this helps. Brian. |
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
Another developement application now on "Nocton Fen" See link below http://eplanning.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ePlanning/loadFullDetails.do?aplId=28033 |
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| Author: | David Morison [ Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
Apparently there is to be an article on next week's (28th March) Countryfile on BBC1 about "controversial plans for the largest dairy farm in the UK to be sited in Lincolnshire". Worth watching but will probably be only half the story. David |
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| Author: | Andrew Chick [ Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
The debate has turned national with the welfare issue NOCTON Dairies’ proposal to erect Europe’s largest dairy unit in Lincolnshire has sparked a national debate on the morality of largescale dairy farming and divided the local community and the farming industry. The animal welfare debate North Kesteven district council received over 600 objections to the application, many motivated by a national campaign by animal welfare groups. Viva! (Vegetarian’s International Voice for Animals), which has signed up over 3,100 people to its Facebook campaign against the development, describes the plan to ‘imprison 8,100 dairy cows in dark sheds’ as ‘the equivalent of battery farming cows’........... http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/liv ... 26.article and Register you concerns at http://www.viva.org.uk/campaigner/plann ... ation.html and Visit the website planning site to register and put in your objection: search for “09/1040†at http://planningonline.n-kesteven.gov.uk ... lications/). Note: it may say you cannot make a comment at this time. Ignore that and carry on logging in! |
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
It amazes me how many people think the 2 applications ( 1 on Nocton Heath and 1 on Nocton Fen) are the same thing reading through the objections on the website http://eplanning.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ePlanning/loadFullDetails.do?aplId=28033 I also note that the RSPB letter refers to a "wind farm" which is not the case either. |
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| Author: | Michael Surr [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Nocton farms |
This is of course a serious subject, but with all the number of beasts involved and with my sense of humour, a "wind" farm could be the right name, Cheers Mike Surr |
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