Slurry Lagoon on Farm Near Dalston ApprovedSlurry Lagoon on Farm Near Dalston Approved Plans for a large slurry lagoon on a farm near Dalston have been approved by the council. The lagoon, which will be able to hold up to 15,000 cubic meters of slurry, will be used to store and treat waste from the farm’s livestock. The approval was granted by Carlisle City Council’s planning committee following a public consultation. The committee heard objections from residents who were concerned about the potential impact of the lagoon on the environment and their quality of life. However, the council’s planning officers recommended approval of the plans, arguing that the lagoon would be properly managed and would not cause any significant harm. They also said that the lagoon would help to improve the farm’s environmental performance by reducing the amount of slurry that is spread on land. The lagoon will be built on a 12-acre site at White House Farm, which is located about 1.5 miles from Dalston. The lagoon will be lined with a plastic membrane to prevent leaks and will be covered with a net to keep out birds. The farm’s owner, Tom Mason, said that he was “delighted” that the plans had been approved. He said that the lagoon would help him to improve the farm’s environmental performance and would also allow him to expand his livestock enterprise. “I understand that some people have concerns about the lagoon, but I want to assure them that it will be properly managed and will not cause any harm,” he said. The lagoon is expected to be built within the next year.
Slurry lagoon on farm near Dalston approvedBBC
