A POULTRY farm has applied to increase the number of its broiler units.

Stoney Court Poultry Ltd in Madley has applied for permission to redevelop its existing poultry unit.

Applicant Nigel Green wants to increase the capacity of birds from 308,000 to 440,000.

Permission is sought to decommission four existing poultry buildings and put up eight replacement poultry units with associated infrastructure of feed bins, site office, hardstandings and drainage attenuation pond.