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Land Approx 73m NE 162 Rathkeel Road Ballymena
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Land Approx 73m NE 162 Rathkeel Road Ballymena
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Proposed new broiler site for up to 64k broiler hens, new ancillary building, general purpose storage building, meal silos, retaining wall, swale for storm water attenuation, concrete apron for deliveries and collections. Utilising improved existing access onto Rathkeel Road, and additional landscape planting. and pv panels to roof of ancillary building and poultry unit.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| NeighbourNeighbour Notifications | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 01 - Farm Management PlanOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 02 - Drainage Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 03 - Technical Details on FansOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 04 - Transport Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 05 - Planning StatementOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 06 - Air Quality Impact Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 08 - Assessment of Priority HabitatOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 09 - App of sodium bisulphate in lowering PH of poultry litterOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| DOC 10 - Biodiversity Checklist - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| 01 Site Plan And Location MapDetailed Drawing Plans | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| 02 Plans And ElevationsElevations and Floor Plans | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| 03 Farm Maps - RedactedFarm Boundary Map | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
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