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Opponents kick up a stink as Anwick biogas plans approved
Overview
Plans by Stream BioEnergy UK Ltd to build a biogas plant processing up to 120,000 tonnes of chicken waste annually in Anwick, Lincolnshire, have received final planning approval from the county council. The decision drew strong opposition from local residents and councillors over concerns regarding odours, increased traffic, and the scale of the development, resulting in 447 public objections and a protester being removed from the planning committee meeting.
Key points
- Stream BioEnergy UK Ltd received final planning approval for a biogas plant in Anwick, near Sleaford.
- The facility will process up to 120,000 tonnes of chicken waste and other materials annually to produce biogas.
- Lincolnshire County Council received 447 public objections against the planning application.
- A protester was escorted out of the council planning meeting after repeatedly interrupting and shouting about potential odours.
- Local councillor Mervyn Head criticised the decision as a disaster for nearby residents, highlighting existing issues with noise, traffic, and smells from a neighbouring chicken processing factory.
- Stream BioEnergy stated the £115m project will support the agri-food sector and reduce external HGV movements by processing waste directly from the adjacent factory.