Councillors have said they need more time to consider "inaccurate" and "misleading" plans to reinstate a controversial poultry farm in Norton Lindsey.

District planners had recommended that the Land at Ward Hill scheme - which would see two "dilapidated" poultry houses demolished and rebuilt - be approved, despite objections from over 100 residents and councillors.

But councillors at last week's Warwick District Council planning meeting said vital traffic information was missing from the application.

Public speakers and councillors said the application underestimated how many trucks would be visiting the site every week.

"I think we are on a very sticky wicket if we try and throw this out on environmental grounds, because we have an environmental expert who said - no pun intended - it passes the sniff test," said Cllr Terry Morris. 

"But the highways conditions are riddled with holes."

Adding: "I think there is a lack of clarity around the fact that the sums don't add up around transport. 

"So I think that we defer this subject to additional input from highways and a strong recommendation that highways come to answer any questions that we have."

Local MP Matt Western had also objected to the proposals, alongside Norton Lindsey Parish Council and ward councillor Cllr Jan Matecki.

Speaking in opposition to the plans Cllr Matecki also said there was not enough information on the size and number of lorries that would be visiting the site.

"This planning application is riddled with inaccuracy aimed only to mislead and reverse objections," he said.

But speaking in support of the application Mr Andrew Murphy urged councillors to approve the plans.

"For the last three years this planning application for replacement poultry houses has been thoroughly considered by officers of the council and external consultees," he said. 

"The application safeguards the environment and the welfare of residents of Norton Lindsey whilst contributing to food productions and the rural economy."

And whilst a council report said "the development will bring a redundant and visually poor site back into the previously established use with new, modern buildings" councillors voted to defer their decision and request that a highways representative be present at the next meeting to answer questions.