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20
May
Developer appeals dog exercise area refusal near Ripon
A developer has launched an appeal against a decision to refuse plans for a new dog exercise area near Ripon.
The proposal, which was lodged by Low Lindrick Farms, would have seen the scheme created on land off Galphay Lane in Studley Roger.
According to the plans, the site would have been changed from agricultural land to an enclosed dog walking and exercise area.
A 1.8 metre high perimeter fence, gates and timber shelter would have also been implement. Car parking was also proposed.
The developer said in its plans that the move would help diversify farm land and deliver “clear economic, social, and environmental benefits”.
However, in a decision in December last year, North Yorkshire Council rejected the plan on the grounds that it had implications on nearby residents on Doublegates Avenue and a new development nearby.
The land of Galphay Lane.
Now, the developer has taken the refusal to the government’s Planning Inspectorate, which deals with planning disputes.
In a statement submitted to government, the developer said the reasons for refusal were “unsupported by evidence submitted”.
It added:
It is respectfully submitted that the proposed secure dog walking area represents an appropriate and sustainable form of development that would not result in unacceptable harm to residential amenity or flood risk interests.
The appeal should therefore be allowed and planning permission granted.
A government planning inspector will make a decision on the appeal at a later date.
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