Martin Whitehead applied to Fife Council in August for consent to change the use of Unit 6C at the M90 Commerce Park at Lathalmond.
A decision has yet to be made but his business is already trading from the site and he’s provided further information to address issues relating to traffic, noise and “escaped dogs”.
A supporting statement said: “The unit, where the business is based, is located at the end of a tarmacked driveway.
“There is no through road. So any traffic will be exclusively for Whitehead’s Doggy Daycare.”
The application explained there will be no change to the exterior or structure of the existing building and their presence on the commerce park will have no adverse impact on neighbouring businesses – one of which is Canine Welfare and Training, who specialise in dog sports and are in unit 10.
It explained: “There were concerns with the initial application that the addition of this business would create a high level of traffic during opening and closing times.
“However, this is categorically not the case. The vast majority of clients use our drop off and pick up service, so the only expected traffic will be the company van.
“There may, on occasion, be one or two extra vehicles, but these will be strictly during business hours and not at weekends, and therefore will not impact on any other business in the area.”
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And the statement continued: “With regards to issues of excessive noise, all the dogs are accommodated within the building, which will automatically minimise any noise issues.
“We also utilise various strategies to combat excessive barking, including training, enrichment and separating dogs into appropriate pens based on size, temperament and behaviour.
“Due to the opening hours of the daycare, this should not impact nearby businesses, as our closest neighbour is a private members gym whose business hours are outwith times when Whitehead’s will be open.”
It said noise complaints were “unlikely” give the remote location of the commerce park and the “surrounding properties being unoccupied”.
Mr Whitehead said dogs will be kept on a lead at all times while being transported between vehicles and the facility.
His application added: “Whitehead’s Doggy Daycare employs a double door system, within the facility, thus minimising the risk of escaped dogs.
“However, in the unlikely event of a dog escaping, we have a very clear and robust policy in place, which all staff are familiar with.”