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Road safety group objects to pig farm plan near Market Drayton

Members of a road safety group have added their voices to those opposing plans to build a pig farm near Market Drayton.

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The plans would include building two livestock buildings off Adderley Road, to house about 2,000 pigs.

Roy Claydon, member of Market Drayton Road Safety Committee, said: "The group has decided to register an objection to this application.

"This is due to the road safety issues with the access off the A529 and the proximity to Shropshire Union Canal, on environmental grounds."

Members of Adderley Parish Council have also voted against the plans submitted to Shropshire Council by Lee Gilbert.

They have raised concerns about road safety problems on the A529, where there have been several accidents in recent months and three fatalities in the past three years.

Jane Evans, Adderley parish clerk, said: "The council is very concerned about the increase of heavy farm traffic on this road and also turning in and out of the access as detailed in the proposal.

"The council's concern is that the amount of farm traffic has been considerably underestimated on the proposal and would ask that this matter be revisited.

"The council were also concerned that the access itself would not, in reality, have the sight lines that are envisaged due to the topography of the road.

"Further concerns are the smell and the noise of the operation itself within the locality."

Animal welfare organisation Viva has objected to the proposals claiming they would pose a risk to human health.

The plans have been backed by Market Drayton Town Council and the National Pig Association.

Feed-bins and hard-standing for deliveries would also be created as part of the development should the plans be approved.

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