Planning permission has been granted for a poultry shed capable of housing 32,000 hens at 94 Banbridge Road, Waringstown. The facility will also include two storage sheds, a slurry tank and associated site works.

The shed, which includes an egg-sorting area, egg store and loading area, will have a floor area of 2,849 square metres and a maximum ridge height of 6.9 metres. Access will use the existing agricultural entrance onto Banbridge Road, which the applicant already uses for the farmyard.

In their report, planning officers said the development represents a major economic investment essential to the long-term survival of the holding. They noted that the form, scale, massing and finishes are similar to other poultry sheds approved in the council area, and that the proposal respects the rural character of the area. Natural screening and the site's topography were said to help the building integrate into the landscape.

A condition requested by DAERA's Water Catchment Unit will require the applicant to adhere to mitigation and disposal methods for poultry litter. The condition is intended to ensure litter is managed sustainably and to prevent adverse impacts on the aquatic environment or designated sites. Officers concluded the proposal complies with relevant policies and will not affect the surface water environment.