Decision on controversial Devon landfill delayed until April

The decision on a controversial landfill proposal at Lower Brenton Farm in Devon has been postponed until April, following a request from the applicant, BT Jenkins, for additional time to provide more information. The Devon County Council had previously recommended refusal due to concerns over the proposal's significant adverse effects on the local agricultural landscape and heritage sites, with campaigners expressing shock and anger at the last-minute delay after years of opposition. Activists have organized a countryside walk to protest the landfill, highlighting the potential loss of local land if the plans proceed. The applicant's revised proposal aims to reduce the landfill size from 1.2 million to 700,000 cubic meters, but community concerns about public safety and environmental impacts remain. The site is also associated with the Orange Elephant Ice Cream company, contributing to local interest in the decision. This ongoing dispute reflects broader tensions between development interests and community preservation efforts in the region.