Residents in Cross Hills, Keighley, are angry about a proposed extension of an agricultural building at New Laithe Farm, off Station Road.

Farmer Robert Wade has submitted plans to build a 30-metre long livestock building that would accommodate calving pens, isolation pens, handling facilities, a cattle chute, holding pens and loading facilities.

The livestock building would be erected alongside a 48-metre long agricultural building of the same design. The application has been criticised by residents, about 30 of whom have lodged objections with Craven District Council.

Simon Birchall, who lives on Park Road, said: “We believe this is contrary to planning policies. Buildings like this should meet specific criteria, such as careful and considerate design, and have no impact on local amenities – but this is going to be a huge monolithic shed.”

A spokesman for Craven District Council said: “We have received quite a number of objections and comments. This means the application will be given seven days’ notice and this is when the local ward member has the option to ask for it to be considered at planning committee.”