Opposition Grows Over Planned Megafarm in Norfolk

Plans for a US-style megafarm proposed by Cranswick in Norfolk have faced significant opposition, resulting in over 15,000 objection letters, as the consultation period recently concluded. Environmental groups, including the World Wide Fund for Nature, argue that the farm's environmental impact has not been adequately assessed, particularly concerning greenhouse gas emissions, which could reach 50,000 tonnes annually. This controversy comes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that mandates comprehensive climate impact evaluations for major developments. Critics fear that the farm could contribute to river pollution from waste, as well as threaten local and national climate targets. The government’s push to expedite farming infrastructure development has raised further concerns among activists, who warn that such changes could enable the proliferation of megafarms. Local councils have been urged to reject the application to uphold environmental protections.