Shropshire chicken farm in six-year planning saga deferred again
A long-awaited decision on plans for a new chicken farm housing 200,000 birds has been put off again.
Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter for Shropshire
Local Democracy Reporter for Shropshire
A long-awaited decision on plans for a new chicken farm housing 200,000 birds has been put off again.
Members have decided to defer a decision over a chicken farm near Nesscliffe - continuing a six-year planning saga.
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