A RETROSPECTIVE application for permission to change the use of agricultural land to a dog exercise park has been submitted to Warrington planning chiefs.
The development, which also includes proposals to change the use of a private tennis court to one that can be hired by the hour is at Stretton House in Northwich Road, Lower Stretton.
A shelter is also included in the scheme.
Supporting documents submitted with the application to Warrington Borough Council claim there is significant demand for spaces where dogs can be allowed off the lead and safely exercised or trained away from other dogs and people.
The proposal would enable dogs to be exercised free of the risk of them worrying livestock – and the temporary nature of the development would have no adverse impact on the openness of the Green Belt.
The tennis court has existed on the site for some years and the only change would be that it would become available for hire by the hour.
Stretton House is a Grade 2 Listed building, dating from 1788.
The applicants say the proposed Dog Park and tennis court are part of diversification proposals for the site to help provide funding for the renovation of the historic house.
