Bruce’s seeks planning permission for Walsall facility

Bruce’s Doggy Day Care is seeking planning permission for a facility at Amber Meadow Stables in Barr Beacon, Walsall, to provide care and walking services for up to 71 animals.

In its application, Bruce’s said the daycare would be open between 7.30am and 6pm Mondays to Fridays with the majority of dogs on site between 8.30am and 3pm. They added no dogs would remain on site overnight.

The stables are based in green belt land and the Great Barr Conservation Area, but the firm said the development would not have a negative impact on this.

Agents Bell Cornwall said: “The existing stables building will be retained and re-used (with necessary buildings works) for staff welfare facilities and office.

“The dogs would be separated into different areas across the site depending on criteria. Consequently, fencing through the site would be required to demarcate these areas. Additionally, boundary fencing is necessary to ensure the dogs safety.”