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Agenda item

25/01020/FUL - Duchy Home Farm, Tetbury

Proposal

Demolition of existing agricultural shed and redundant silage pits. Replacement calf shed with solar panels.

 

Case Officer

Martin Perks

 

Ward Member

Councillor Laura Hill-Wilson

 

Recommendation

PERMIT

Minutes:

Proposal

Demolition of existing agricultural shed and redundant silage pits. Replacement calf shed with solar panels.

 

Case Officer: Martin Perks

Ward Member: Councillor Laura Hill-Wilson

 

Recommendation: PERMIT

 

The Chair invited the Case Officer to present the application:

  • The Case Officer presented the additional pages from Tetbury Upton Parish Council in support of the application.
  • The Case Officer presented the site location map, proposed elevations, photographs of existing shed.

 

Public speakers

 

Public speaker 1

Anthony Wright – Agent

The Agent explained how the proposed Agile Shed at Broadfield Farm was essential for improving calf housing, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.

The farm, run by Mr. Gay under a long-term tenancy from His Majesty the King, was a flagship organic dairy operation producing 1.3 million litres of milk annually.

The new shed enhanced disease prevention, animal well-being, and growth by providing a clean, ventilated environment for around 200 dairy calves born each year. It was backed by DEFRA’s Farming Investment Fund and the Waitrose head vet. Rooftop solar panels were planned to supply renewable energy and support the farm’s ambition for carbon neutrality.

Carefully designed to fit within the existing farmyard and to reflect the rural character of the Cotswolds, the building replaced outdated structures and avoided greenfield development. It represented a model for modern, high-welfare, environmentally responsible farming.

 

Public speaker 2

Councillor Laura Hall-Wilson – Ward Member

The Ward Member stated that having reviewed the application and noting no objections from the Parish Council or local residents, she supported this proposal. Duchy Home Farm had identified the need to improve calf housing and was addressing it with a design that enhanced animal welfare and included rooftop solar panels for renewable energy.

The Ward Member endorsed that the application also demonstrated strong environmental credentials, with a 72.74% biodiversity net gain, well above the 10% requirement. Duchy Home Farm was transparent and informative about its practices.

 

Councillor Maclean proposed accepting the Case Officer’s recommendation to PERMIT the application and Councillor Brassington seconded the proposal.

 

RESOLVED: To PERMIT the application.

 

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