A SCHEME for a dog daycare centre on the site of a former garden centre has been submitted to Pembrokeshire planners.
In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Ryan Ennis seeks permission for the daycare centre and associated works on land currently used for polytunnels adjacent to Tenby Tourers, just off the A477 Llanteg to Folly Cross road, Llanteg.
A supporting statement through agent Gerald Blain Associates Limited says the polytunnels were previously associated with a former garden centre that occupied the entire site before Tenby Tourers; the remaining polytunnel currently used for informal storage.
Access to the site is via a wide two-way entrance from the A477. The development site is bordered to the east by an agricultural field, to the south by Tenby Tourers, to the west by the certified location caravan site and to north by a woodland.
It says: “Operationally, the centre will accommodate a maximum of 10 dogs, operating from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Drop-off times will typically be between 8.30 and 9am, with pick-up between 5 and 5.30pm.”
The scheme includes eight parking and drop off bays, with three drop off specific bays are proposed to allow additional room for dogs to jump in an out of cars, along with a play area constructed from an animal specific astro turf with a timber close boarded fence.
It adds: “The proposed building would replace two large poly tunnels that are individually of comparable length to the proposed building. The building would be erected in place of the southernmost tunnel and the play area constructed on the site of the second tunnel.
“The existing poly tunnels are not visually pleasing and detract from the character of the site. To minimise the visual impact of the development, extensive landscaping is proposed around the development site and at the boundary with the A477.”
It goes on to say: “The proposal would create employment for two staff members, including the applicant’s daughter, and generate positive economic impacts through the purchase of materials and the employment of labour during construction. Once operational, the business would continue to contribute to the local economy through ongoing employment.”
The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.
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