Farmers plan to prevent agricultural river pollution

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Thursday, 21 February 2019 17:26

By Carmelo Garcia - Local Democracy Reporter

Farmers have submitted plans to reduce agricultural pollution making its way into the River Wye.

Applicant Steven Deakins has asked Herefordshire Council for permission to concrete over existing farmyard hardstanding areas at Brookhouse Farm in Yarpole near Leominster.

The farm is situated between two brooks and the proposals form part of a scheme to reduce pollution in the Wye catchment.

Residents have until March 8 to comment on the plans which officers will consider by March 28.

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