Dog training centre approved despite noise fears

A dog training centre has been given the go-ahead despite more than 50 objections over concerns such as the "inevitable" noise from barking that would result.

Objectors also voiced fears over road safety and the environmental impact the site, on Whitecote Lane in Bramley, might have, but planning permission was granted on a 12-month basis to allow any complaints to be monitored.

Leeds City Council confirmed it had received 56 letters of objection, but, recommending approval, planning officers said the enterprise was a "dog exercise facility" and animals would not be "free roaming".

Applicant Jessica Hynam said: "With my background and experience I understand how to keep dogs calm and settled."

Hynam added that she had 15 years of experience training dogs, including puppies, and the number of dogs at the site would be limited to eight at any one time.

However, Jennifer Pearson, objecting, said the centre, a converted paddock, would be too close to people's homes.

"There are a large number of residential properties in the local area which will be affected by inevitable noise from dogs barking," she said.

The council was told that 37 letters of support had been received from people in favour of the new business.

Permission for the site to go ahead was given in a unanimous vote by councillors, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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