EA still object

'They think it's all over... it is now!'
[Kenneth Wolstenholme]

I understand the Environment Agency have submitted their documentation to North Kesteven District Council yesterday.

Despite the submission of further evidence in support of their application, Nocton Dairies still haven't been able to convince the Environment Agency they can mitigate all risks to the aquifer and public water supply.

Furthermore, the Environment Agency have also objected against the digestate pipeline application.

This is likely to be a big stumbling block to the future plans for the intensive dairy.

NGO's Letter

An open letter has been posted to North Kesteven District Council underwritten by Friends of the Earth, World Society for the Protection of Animals, 38 Degrees, Soil Association and Compassion in World Farming.

http://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/KestevenOpenLetter_tcm9-20458.pdf

Nocton campaigners urge Council to block plans

'AN ALLIANCE of UK charities has called on North Kesteven District Council to block Nocton Dairies’ application for a 3,770-cow unit in Lincolnshire when it meets to discuss the plans next month.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/hot-topics/super-dairies/nocton-campaigners-urge-council-to-block-plans/37227.article

Urgent update

Nocton Dairies scraps super dairy plans

'NOCTON Dairies have scrapped plans to set up the UK’s biggest dairy herd, blaming the Environment Agency for the decision.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/nocton-dairies-scraps-super-dairy-plans/37242.article

VIDEO: Nocton withdraws plans for super dairy

'Nocton Dairies has withdrawn its planning application for a 3770-cow dairy unit in Lincolnshire.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/16/125538/VIDEO-Nocton-withdraws-plans-for-super-dairy.htm

'Super dairy' plans withdrawn

'Plans for the UK's largest dairy farm, which would have housed 3,770 cows, have been withdrawn.'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/agriculture/farming/8328866/Super-dairy-plans-withdrawn.html

Plans for Lincolnshire 'super dairy' are withdrawn

'Plans for the UK's largest dairy farm have been withdrawn, the farmers behind the scheme have announced.'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-12485392

Nocton awash with newspeople

We have vans with satellite dishes; we have sound equipment; there are street interviews with local residents; we have lights... cameras... and action.

Nocton is in the news... all because the intensive dairy is no more... well for the time being that is.  The battle may be won, but the war may not yet be over.  There are still the digestate pipeline and reservoir applications to be heard by Planning Committee... although why these are still needed is anyone's guess.

Watch this space... as Nocton Dairies said.
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