The pig
industry has suffered from a lack investment in new buildings, mostly in
nursery and grower/finisher accommodation. A consequence of this is often poor
pig performance and increased production costs.
So, when
producers apply for planning permission for new buildings, it’s important to do
the groundwork to make sure it goes through smoothly.
Before applying, they
need to:
- Discuss the planning
application with their local planning office
- Research similar applications
to identify previous problems or successes
- Consider the perspective of
neighbours and local residents
- Ensure all planning application paperwork is completed thoroughly and to a high standard. Anticipate where objections could come from and put solutions in place where appropriate. For example: to improve visual impact, consider a sensitive planting scheme or see if ground-level bins can be used as an alternative to tall bulk bins.
- Deliver high standards of animal health and welfare
- Improve feed use and growth
rates
- Reduce environmental impacts
such as release of odour and ammonia
- Offer opportunities to improve
labour
- Improve energy efficiency
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