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Plans for a 'parrot experience' in Blackpool face scrutiny and a 16,000-strong petition
Overview
Blackpool Council is considering a planning application to transform a former ice-cream shop on Talbot Road into a jungle-themed 'parrot experience' where visitors can interact with free-flying birds. The proposal has drawn a petition of over 16,000 signatures from animal rights organisation PETA and campaigners concerned about animal welfare, waste disposal, and noise. Planning officers are recommending that councillors approve the application subject to specific conditions.
Key points
- A petition against the 'parrot experience' has gathered over 16,000 signatures.
- Applicant Przemyslaw Antonowicz proposes creating a jungle-themed area with free-flying birds in a former ice-cream shop.
- PETA and other campaigners have raised concerns regarding animal welfare, waste disposal, and noise disturbance.
- The applicant plans to use less vocal species, such as macaws, to help mitigate noise concerns.
- Planning officers have recommended that councillors approve the application subject to conditions including waste management and noise attenuation.