Durham County Council rejected a proposal for a 12,000-hen free-range egg farm at Highcliffe Farm due to environmental and local concerns.

Durham County Council rejected a proposal to build a new free-range egg farm at Highcliffe Farm near Darlington, housing up to 12,000 hens. Residents raised concerns about the farm's potential impact on the nearby Winston Bridge holiday park, local water quality, and the River Tees ecosystem. The council also cited concerns about the scale of the proposed farm and its potential negative effects on the local environment and area character.

June 25, 2024
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