Slurry lagoon planned for farm on outskirts of Wem
The proposed slurry lagoon is required to secure storage for slurry produced on the holding.
A slurry lagoon is planned for a farm on the outskirts of Wem.
James Brassington, of CH Brassington & Sons, wants it placed at Creamore House Farm, off Whitchurch Road.
The long-established family-run dairy farm extends to around 750 acres, all situated in the vicinity of the main armstead.
The proposed slurry lagoon is required to secure storage for slurry produced on the holding. The slurry will be generated from the dairy cows kept at Creamore Farm and will spread on the farmland at the appropriate times of the year as fertiliser.
A perimeter fence will be erected around the lagoon, which will be covered. Mr Brassington intends to utilise chopped straw which enables an appropriate crust to form on the surface of the lagoon.
The proposed lagoon will serve as a complimentary/buffer storage to the farm’s existing slurry storage facilities. It will allow for six months of slurry storage on the farm during periods of higher rainfall or where slurry cannot be spread.
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“Slurry will be gravity fed to the lagoon from the existing lagoon, along the applicant’s farm track, periodically – typically once per month,” said Jack Bridgett, of agents Peter Richards & Co.
“Similarly, slurry will be spread on surrounding farmland at appropriate times of the year using an umbilical cord spreading system.
“This design represents a proven and effective method of slurry storage, providing a durable, compliant and environmentally secure facility well related to the established farm complex.
“The proposed slurry lagoon will improve the effective operation of the applicant’s farm, and it is not considered it will generate any additional traffic.
“The slurry stored in the lagoon will be generated at Creamore Farm and spread on land associated with the holding.”
Mr Bridgett added that, as the proposal falls within permitted development, there is no requirement for ecological surveys to be undertaken.
The site also has no heritage designations, with the closest asset being a moated site that is around 500 metres to the south-west of Creamore Farm.
“Owing to its separation and lack of visual or functional connection, the proposal will not impact the monument or its setting,” said Mr Bridgett.
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