Judge rules that controversial indoor salmon farm can go ahead - but will investors stump up the cash?

 

The grassy site proposed for the controversial salmon-rearing project

A CONTROVERSIAL proposal for an onshore salmon farm off North Promenade in Cleethorpes has been rubber-stamped by a High Court judge.

It was back in November 2023 that  North East Lincolnshire Council planners approved the £120-million project which, if it proceeds, could create up to 300 jobs.

The planning decision was challenged  by the campaign group, Animal Equality, which successfully sought a judicial review, claiming that the planning committee had failed to take into account of the welfare of the fish.

However, after considering submissions from both the council and Animal Equality,  High Court, Judge Karen Ridge has found in favour of the former, ruling that it had observed correct procedures in reaching its decision.

With the planning decision in the bag, the applicants, Aquacultured Seafood Ltd, can now revive its efforts to secure sufficient funds to proceed with the project.