Dog exercise business in farmers’ field passed as ‘great idea’

A “GREAT idea” by a young Llangernyw couple to turn a farm field into a private dog exercise facility has won unanimous council support.

- By DALE SPRIDGEON

Dewi and Iola Roberts had applied to Conwy planners for a change of use of a small agricultural field northeast of their property, Plas yn Trofarth.

The enterprise would see grazing land turned into a secure dog exercise field, complete with a small shelter, dedicated parking area, and landscaping works.

The facility would operate daily between 6am and 10pm, closing at 8pm on Sundays and bank holidays, and would be accessible by pre-booked sessions.

Each 50-minute slot would allow use by up to two dog owners at a time, with access managed by a weekly code-lock system.

The plans also included parking space for up to three vehicles, new boundary fencing around the site, and a 2.4m timber shelter for users.