Firm still game
Reprieve after appeal against stop order
Glenshee Pheasantries’site, near Coupar Angus argument that it would need more time to make alternative arrangements for birds already on order and due to arrive on site next month, Mr Cunliffe continued: “I consider it appropriate to allow the appeal on [this] ground ... and to extend the period for compliance [with the enforcement notice] to September 30, 2017.
“This will give the appellants time to either regularise the position by applying for planning permission on the present site or to seek an alternative site.”
On locals’ fears, Mr Cunliffe continued: “It appears to me that effects on visual amenity arise from the structures on the site, which are not the subject of the enforcement notice, although their continued presence is likely to be required as long as the bird rearing activity remains.
“Since there was no game bird rearing at the time of my visit, I am unable to form a view. However, I consider that any noise, disturbance or odour impacts which might occur would not be very different from those arising from other forms of intensive poultry rearing which come within the definition of agriculture.
“In all the circumstances, therefore, I conclude that the enforcement notice should be upheld, but its coming into effect should be delayed until the end of September. I have taken account of all the other matters raised ...”