Plans for Crediton dog park approved

Plans to turn a field north of Crediton, Devon, into a secure dog walking field have been approved.

Applicant Peter Coleman, of Creedy Carver Ltd, sought planning permission to turn a field at Merrifield Farm into the dog walking area.

Under the plans the existing fence around the field would be raised up to a height of 1.8 metres. There are already hedges on all sides.

In addition, the existing gate off Haske Lane would be kept and there would be space for four cars to park.

The facility will be used for exercising dogs from 7am to 7pm seven days a week.