New Goat Farms Not Within 500 Meters of Houses Due to Health Risks
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Health: Based on research by the RIVM, the Health Council had advised prohibiting new homes within 1,000 meters of goat farms,…
The cabinet wants houses to be built at least 500 meters from a goat farm from now on. It is good that a decision on this subject has finally been made after years of wrangling. However, it is a half-hearted decision, writes political reporter Hans van Soest in this commentary.
A national distance standard for goat farms is being introduced. In a few years, new goat farms will no longer be allowed to be located within 500 meters of residential areas, schools, daycare centers, and healthcare institutions. Conversely, new residential areas and other sensitive facilities may not be built within 500 meters of a goat farm. Existing goat farms may no longer expand within that distance. The cabinet is introducing this meas…
The cabinet wants new houses to no longer be built within 500 meters of goat farms. The decision follows advice from the Health Council. This is because people living near goat farms experience health problems relatively more often.
The Cabinet wants new homes to be built at least 500 meters from a goat farm. Conversely, no new goat farms may be established within 500 meters of a residential area. The Cabinet made this decision after the Health Council previously advised establishing a standard of 1,000 meters to limit health risks near goat farms. Brabant politicians had already advocated for such a measure late last year. Research by the RIVM and others showed that reside…
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