Almost 1,000 letters of objection against plans for a giant pig farm have been discounted, it can be revealed. Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has been inundated with letters from those opposed to a 30,000-capacity facility proposed by farmer Derek Hall. Queen guitarist Brian May has also rowed in behind the campaign to stop the development. Mr Hall wants to build a new facility on the Rae Hill Road to replace older buildings he currently uses, arguing it will allow his pigs more space and better conditions. It will be significantly larger than his current farm which has sparked concern among both local residents and animal rights campaigners. The decision over whether or not to allow the...
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