Plans have been submitted for a new egg production facility at Owsthorpe Farm, near Eastrington in East Yorkshire. The proposal outlines a modern, efficient site designed to house 64,000 free-range laying hens. The facility will feature automated systems for feeding, drinking, lighting, and ventilation, ensuring streamlined operations.
Two poultry buildings will be constructed, each capable of housing 32,000 hens between the ages of 17 and 70 weeks. In addition, the plan includes a dedicated egg packing and storage building. The applicants aim to diversify their farming operations by meeting the growing demand for affordable, environmentally sustainable eggs.
The site will operate in compliance with the British Egg Industry Council’s Lion Code of Practice and the RSPCA Freedom Foods guidelines. The development is also expected to create three full-time jobs. The application is under review by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
