Suffolk town could welcome new dog field

Plans for a new enclosed dog field in Hadleigh, Suffolk, have been submitted to Babergh District Council.

Applicant Mr R Mann is seeking the change of use of an agricultural field for exercising dogs at Shepherds Rest, off Pond Hall Road.

The applicant has proposed 2.22 acres of the 16-acre site, which is currently farmed for hay and silage, would be used for the dog field.

The plans include a two-metre perimeter fence using anti-climb stock fencing and a car parking area with customer access via a padlocked gate.

The facility would allow customers to exercise up to eight dogs at one time.