Reningelst fears odor nuisance and fine dust: chicken farms are coming within a few hundred meters of the village center

In Reningelst, residents oppose a proposed chicken farm housing over 57,000 chickens, fearing odor and fine dust pollution. Many have filed objections, and the Poperinge city council has given an unfavorable recommendation. Concerns include health risks associated with fine dust and the impact on the local landscape. The proposed site is close to residential areas and community facilities, raising worries about quality of life. The matter is still under review by the environmental permit commission, with the mayor emphasizing the ongoing procedural nature of the case.