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08
Apr
Plans for second dog park in village near Boroughbridge
Plans for a second dog park in a village near Boroughbridge have been submitted.
The change of use application, which was lodged to North Yorkshire Council on April 3, seeks approval to convert agricultural land in Cundall into a dog walking and activity area.
A planning document submitted in support of the application says the land at Low Farm sits adjacent to an existing dog park, known as Cundall Dog Park.
The existing two-acre park offers an open space to excercise dogs, as well as toys, agility equipment and a wooded area.
If approved, the proposal would see the neighbouring field converted into a second dog park, but the two fields would have separate parking areas.
Netting would be erected between the existing dog park and the proposed new park to avoid interaction between dogs.
Plans say the applicants, listed as Mr and Mrs G Swiers, believe the fencing would also mitigate any noise concerns and, so far, the owners have not received any noise complaints from nearby residents under its existing noise management plan.
A site layout for the proposed and existing dog parks. Credit: Dee Atkinson and Harrison
The applicants were inclined to lodge plans for a second dog park due to high demand from existing customers, the application says, adding the existing dog park has developed a 3,500-strong customer base over the last year.
Planning documents add:
The applicants have received requests from their clients for a second dog park due to the popularity of certain timeslots, with Fridays and weekends typically booked. The applicants feel this is enough demand to justify the cost of establishing a second park.
Furthermore, providing a second dog park would allow the applicant to close one of the parks to carry out any necessary maintenance, including allowing the park to rest if ground conditions become overly wet.
Cundall Dog Park. Credit: Cundall Dog Park.
The applicants are active livestock farmers and believe dog parks like their own reduce the number of people walking their dogs through fields containing livestock.
Plans says this is important in order to reduce livestock attacks, as well as people being trampled by cattle.
The applicants also feel there is a need for private and safe facilities to excercise dogs that can be reactive or nervous.
All sessions are private and are pre-booked through Cundall Dog Park.
Two additional parking spaces would be created for the new dog park, should plans be approved.
Dogs will not be left unattended and must remain with their owner at all times for the duration of the visit, plans say.
The council will issue a verdict on the proposal at a later date.
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