Object a cattle feedlot
Be a voice for factory farmed animals.
The Central Coast Council (CCC) is calling for submissions in response to the public exhibition of a Development Application (DA) No DA/4247/2022 – an intensive cattle feedlot, with sheds and other associated works. Approval is also being sought from the Department of Planning - Water (NRAR) - under the Water Management Act 2000.
Now is our chance to stop animal cruelty and suffering before it begins.
Lodge a personalised submission today using our guide below.
The public consultation period for this DA has closed.
Why should you speak up?
All intensive animal agriculture systems, including cattle feedlots, are cruel and unnatural. Individual cows are treated like commodities, as the industry prioritises high volume production and profit, ignoring animal welfare, well-being and sentience. Additionally, factory farms pose significant risks to the environment, biodiversity, and local community, and public health.
For the animals
Feedlots are cramped, fenced areas, where cattle are grain-fed until they are ready for slaughter. Within these pens their movements are restricted and they are unable to exercise or graze as they naturally would. They are also frequently found knee-deep in their own faeces and mud. As shade is not mandatory, they are often given no shelter or refuge from the elements. Living in these cramped, filthy conditions subjects the cattle to immense stress and sickness, with common painful conditions including footrot, botulism, respiratory disease and liver abscesses.
For the environment
These factory farm environments pose significant environmental and biodiversity risks, and can impact public health. Intensive feedlots produce large amounts of waste, which can pollute surrounding soil, creeks and other water sources. This occurs due to runoff from the farm and inadequate animal effluent management systems. This is particularly problematic as the proposed site is close to the Popran National Park, risking important local biodiversity. Having animals live in confined conditions among their waste also creates breeding grounds for diseases.
For the community
The proposed site is also in close proximity to Aboriginal cultural heritage receptors of particular significance and pose a range of visual, noise, and odour amenity issues for the surrounding neighbours.
In summary, the DA lacks planning merit and the Applicant has failed to identify, respond to and address all risks and impacts and cumulative risks and impacts, and has failed to adequately demonstrate how they would monitor, avoid, minimise, mitigate and manage these risks and impacts.
The Applicant’s 12 separate DA documents for DA/4247/2022 can be viewed on CCC’s planning eportal under Applications on Exhibition. You can support and follow the local community’s opposition at Mangrove Mountain Feedlot Objectors and please add your name to support their petition.