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<p>The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out a range of policies which
seek to ensure that the impacts of all types of development are carefully considered
when planning decisions are taken. Intensive broiler factories, exceeding a certain
size or capacity, are subject to additional rules, such as environmental impact assessment
(EIA) regulations, which inform decision making and take environmental impacts into
account when deciding whether to grant planning consent. In addition, environmental
permits require farmers with intensive poultry enterprises, of over 40,000 poultry
places, to ensure they operate the farm using Best Available Techniques (BAT) to protect
people and the environment.</p><p>The ‘Planning for the Future’ White Paper makes
clear that we want planning reforms to leave a legacy of environmental improvement.
The White Paper received over 40,000 responses and we are in the process of analysing
the feedback received. We are also taking forward work to reform the environmental
assessment framework as part of that process that will help maximise environmental
benefits, recognising the importance of our domestic and international obligations
for environmental protection.</p>
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