Smell Nuisance
The Environment Team deals with nuisance caused by unpleasant
smells. The source of such nuisance is usually, but not always,
attributable to farming activities, particularly the spreading of
organic waste onto land.
There are various Codes of Practice produced by the Department
for Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) . The one that is most relevant
to environmental smell nuisance is called the Code of Good Agricultural
Practice for the Protection of Air.
Other information concerning farming activities can be found on
the DEFRA Website.
In general terms, the Council would not attempt to take
enforcement action against a farmer for nuisance, provided it could
be demonstrated that the appropriate Codes of Practice were being
followed.
For smells complaints of a non-agricultural nature, the Council
would have to assess each case on its merits and with respect to
any relevant legislation.
