Plans for Shropshire dog park unveiled

A Shropshire farm is seeking planning permission to create a secure dog park. 

The plans, if approved by Telford & Wrekin Council, would see a six-acre field near Newport enclosed by fencing that would be booked by dog walkers for 50-minute periods. 

The application is for the change of use of The Croft, on Pitchcroft Lane, from agricultural land to a dog exercise area. Plans also include a 6ft deer fence that will go around the site, a gate, and four parking spaces. 

Dog numbers will be limited to eight per field with a maximum of two people accompanying them. For one person attending the site four dogs will be allowed. 

The plan is for the site to be used 6am until 9pm from April until September and from 7.30am until 6pm from October until March. 

Applicant King Pet Care of Newport will act as the operator for the site and let the land off a farmer as part of the ‘rural diversification’ across their farmland.