Pembrokeshire Council Approves Llanteg Dog Daycare Centre After Overturning Previous Refusal
Pembrokeshire County Council has approved plans for a dog daycare centre at Llanteg, overturning a previous refusal. The scheme, located near the A477 trunk road, was unanimously backed by the planning committee on November 3. This decision follows a revised application that addressed earlier ecological and highway safety concerns.
Ryan Ennis sought permission to establish the facility on land currently used for polytunnels. The site is adjacent to Tenby Tourers, situated just off the A477 trunk road at Llanteg. Officers recommended approval despite the proposal conflicting with the council’s development plan.
The committee was required to consider the application due to these policy conflicts. A previous scheme for a daycare centre at the same location was refused in summer 2025. That earlier refusal cited a lack of robust justification for the development in a countryside location.
Additional grounds for the initial refusal included highway safety concerns and insufficient information on badgers. Specifically, there was a lack of data regarding the potential impact on nearby badger setts. The new application has been designed to mitigate these specific objections.
Amroth Community Council objected to the revised proposal, citing daytime dog noise and waste disposal issues. They also raised concerns regarding highway safety for local residents and traffic users. Two members of the public similarly objected, highlighting possible harm to badgers and a nearby nature reserve.
The officer report acknowledged concerns regarding potential noise from the facility’s operation. However, it noted the proposal is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 dogs. Operating hours are restricted to 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with no evening, overnight, or weekend use proposed.
Regarding the countryside location, the report stated the proposal would remove a visually poor redundant structure. It would also deliver landscape enhancements that improve the site’s overall appearance. The council’s ecologist confirmed the proposal would not adversely affect protected species or ecological interests.
The ecologist further noted the development would provide measurable biodiversity enhancements. This addresses the third-party concerns regarding wildlife and nearby nature conservation interests. The Welsh Government, as Highway Authority for the trunk road network, confirmed it raises no objection to the development.
The report concluded that the limited scale of the operation ensures an acceptable impact on highway safety. Existing commercial access arrangements and on-site parking facilities support this assessment. The absence of objection from the Welsh Government further validates the transport evidence submitted.
Members unanimously backed giving the council’s head of planning delegated power to approve the scheme. The approval is subject to conditions including landscaping, a maintenance plan, and a drainage statement. This final step formalises the permission for the new dog daycare centre at Llanteg.
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