PREVIOUS APPLICATION OBJECTIONS


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We’ve challenged a number of factory farm applications across the UK where animal welfare, the environment, and local communities are at risk. Below are just some of the factory farms that have been proposed, and the decision made by the local council.

See our full list of farm application rejections and their results below. 

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POULTRY FARMS

South Holland
June 2026

We objected to an application for this farm and are currently waiting the final decision to be published. 

We will update on the final outcome of this application when we know more.

Decision pending

Stafford
October 2025

Unfortunately Newcastle-under-Lyme Council approved this application for an intensive chicken farm in Stafford.

Approved

Staffordshire
June 2025

We objected to this application for an intensive poultry unit which, if accepted, would lead to the slaughter of over 500,000 birds each year. We will update you on the outcome of this proposal.  

Decision pending

West Suffolk
May 2025

We objected to an application that would house tens of thousands of chickens at one time. We will keep you updated on whether the council accepts or rejects this application.  

Decision pending

Norfolk
January 2025

Great news! This planning application has been refused. This decision means no animals will suffer in this proposed chicken mega-farm in Norfolk. 

Rejected!

Donington
September 2022

Sadly the application for six poultry houses and associated infrastructure was approved by the council. This farm plans to house some 330,000 birds.

Approved

EGG FARMS

Mid Suffolk
April 2026

We objected to an application for an intensive egg incubation facility which, if accepted, would incubate approximately 170,000,000 eggs each year to be reared in intensive poultry units once hatched. We will update you on the outcome of this proposal. 

Decision pending

RABBIT FARMS

Buckinghamshire
February 2022

Great news! This planning application was refused on 11/05/2021. The applicant later appealed the decision, but this was dismissed on 29/04/2022. This decision means no new animals will suffer in this prospective rabbit farm. 

Rejected!

Peterborough
November 2021

Great news! This planning application was refused on 26/11/2021. This decision means no new animals will suffer in this prospective rabbit farm. 

Rejected!

Nottinghamshire
September 2021

Great news! After responding to this planning application on 31/08/2021, this farm was finally shut down for good on 21/08/2022. All 202 rabbits were rescued and no new animals will suffer in this ex-rabbit farm. 

Rejected!

Cornwall
August 2021

Great news! This planning application was refused on 19/03/2021. The applicant later appealed the decision, but this was dismissed on 26/04/2022. This decision means no new animals will suffer in this prospective rabbit farm. 

Rejected!

Atlow
June 2021

Great news! This planning application was refused on 27/09/2021. The applicant later appealed the decision, but this was withdrawn on 09/06/2022. This decision means no more animals will suffer in this rabbit farm. 

Rejected!

Rutland
March 2021

Great news! This planning application was refused on 31/03/2022. This decision means no more animals will suffer in this rabbit farm. 

Rejected!

DUCK FARMS

Norfolk
2024

Unfortunately the Environment Agency granted a permit for this intensive duck farm in 2024. 

Approved

PIG FARMS

Breckland 
May 2025

We objected to an application for an intensive pig farm which would keep thousands of pigs in cruel conditions before their slaughter. We will update you on the outcome of this proposal.  

Decision pending

Norfolk
January 2025

Great news! This planning application has been refused. This decision means no animals will suffer in this proposed pig mega-farm in Norfolk. 

Rejected!

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