Owner Thomas Eastwood has asked for retrospective approval for a temporary caravan, the demolition of run-down buildings and a shipping-container chiller for deer carcasses at Drakes Head Den on Brick Kiln Lane.

Objecting to the application to Wealden District Council, neighbour D J Pedder says it does not explain how waste produced by the butchery of the deer carcasses is disposed of.

Mr Pedder said: “The application makes no mention of the waste products involved such as blood, guts, skin, heads and hooves and how he intends to dispose of them.”

The site reportedly has no power or mains water, raising hygiene concerns given the work involved.

Mr Pedder said: “There is no power or mains water to the site.

“How does the applicant propose to run the chiller?

And how will he ensure adequate hygiene?”

The site is covered by an Article 4 Direction, which restricts what can be done on agricultural land.

Mr Pedder said: “The applicant continues to fail to demonstrate any agricultural endeavours.

“The village of Hadlow Down does not need another industrial site.”

Mr Pedder also warned the expanded business could bring more traffic.

He said: “This proposal will create more traffic on a country lane which is already in a poor state of repair.”

The plans also include demolishing dilapidated buildings on the site on safety grounds.

Pedder said: “We are told that the buildings are in a state of disrepair after only five to six years.”

The application also includes a temporary welfare unit in the form of a 16ft touring caravan.

The caravan would be used while working the land, attending shows and during family visits, but not as permanent accommodation.

Mr Eastwood said: “It will remain on-site for no longer than 60 days in a calendar year, which falls within the permitted timeframe for temporary structures not requiring planning permission.”

But Mr Pedder claimed the application is incomplete and leaves out key planning history.

He said: “A caravan has already been dealt with and refused by the council.”