AAA Egg Company has submitted a plan showing 12 very large egg laying sheds and are seeking approval for the first four sheds.

Each shed is 135 metres long by 16.5 metres wide and will house thousands of laying chooks.

The applicant’s documentation does not show how many laying hens each shed will hold.

It does state: “All the poultry sheds will have a controlled environment which will reduce any smell and risk of fly breeding.

The residents major concern relates to a buffer zone of between 300 to 1000 metres from the sheds will impose on their capabilities to build and lifestyle.

The agreed final buffer zone is at the discretion of the council and could impose on other property owners land.

The Sun City News under-stands the residents are considering legal action to stop the buffer zone being on their property.

One side of the road is zoned Rural while the opposite side is Rural Conservation, imposing various conditions.

There are nesting eagles and other wildlife enjoy this land.

Some residents believe, at the least, the council should conduct an impact study to determine the full effect of a very large egg farm in this location.

Residents in the area are also concerned about stable fly issues, fowl manure stock-piling and disposal, chicken carcass disposal, feedlot issues and traffic issues.

The documentation available for public comments does not show how any of theses issues will be handled.

Some of the residents believe there would be water issues at the proposed site. The council doesn’t know if the applicant has an appropriate water licence for the property.

The Shire of Gingin has extended the public submission period until the end of February and a copy of the application is available on the shire’s website.

AAA Egg Company were contacted by the Sun City News, but no response to a media enquiry was received.

The Sun City News understands at least one councillor will need to make a ‘Declaration of Financial Interest’ due to being involved in the egg laying industry.