Say no to intensive poultry & egg farming in Painscastle

Intensive poultry and egg farming units are cropping up all over Brecon & Radnorshire. These units should have no place in our beautiful countryside, and we would urge farmers to diversify in more ethical and environmentally friendly ways.

Plans have been submitted to Powys County Council for sheds crammed with 16,000 chickens to lay free range eggs. These will join 12,000 birds already housed elsewhere on the farm.

We don’t want to see this happen. There are several reasons why: -
- Lorry traffic on the narrow roads will increase significantly. The access road is dangerously narrow in parts. This is extremely unsafe and will add to noise and pollution in the area.
- Ammonia from these units will cause unpleasant odours and impact on the neighbouring farms and residencies, some of which rely on tourism for income and could be badly affected.
- The environment could suffer with nitrogen from the shed's ventilation shafts damaging surrounding flora and fauna.
- Waste from these units threatens to contaminate the water system and harm wildlife in our local area.
- The new farm buildings will severely affect the visual landscape of the area.

We want to support a thriving local farming industry. We will support anyone who wants to diversify their farming mix to ensure a more sustainable future – but not if the price is irreparable damage to our beautiful part of the world.

Please add your signature to this petition to try and stop yet another intensive poultry shed in Powys.