Plans submitted for dog daycare centre

Dog owners could have their pets looked after at a new day care centre and grooming salon if plans are agreed with the council.

Pet care firm The Doggie Stop Ltd has applied to convert a vacant warehouse at Lotherton Business Park in Garforth.

Up to 15 dogs would be accommodated at the centre each day while their owners were at work, along with six pets booked in for grooming appointments.

A planning report said jobs would be created if Leeds City Council gave consent for a change of use of the building.

It said: "It is anticipated that the new facility will provide jobs not only within the daycare itself but also through ancillary services such as pet grooming, training and retail."

The centre would allow dog owners to go to work without worrying about their pets' well-being, the report said.

Health and safety measures would be in place to ensure the safety of dogs and staff, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The report said: "All dogs will be kept on leads when outside of the building.

"Dogs subject to a test who demonstrate good recall will be let off in a secure dog park when appropriate."

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