Retention permission sought for commercial dog boarding kennel in Tipperary
Council considers retention permission for Aherlow dog boarding facility application
A planning application has been lodged with Tipperary County Council seeking retention permission for a commercial dog boarding kennel facility in the Aherlow area. The application was submitted by Johanna Krois and relates to a site at Gortavoher West, Aherlow, in county Tipperary.
According to the planning application, retention permission is being sought for a commercial dog boarding kennel facility comprising a 108 sq.m kennel building, an enclosed exercise and run area, associated hardstanding and circulation areas, perimeter fencing, external lighting, and all associated site development works and services.
The application was received by the local authority on June 26, and is currently at the pre-validation stage.
The facility is understood to be the existing Galtee View Boarding Kennels business operating in the area.
Information published on the business’s website describes Galtee View Boarding Kennels as an animal care enterprise providing 10 purpose-built kennels with automatic drinkers, covered outdoor areas and additional heating in sleeping spaces.
It also states that dogs have access to a secure, purpose-designed play area and are walked along nearby woodland trails, with supervised outdoor activity during their stay.
Members of the public have until July 30, to make submissions or observations on the application. A decision is due from Tipperary County Council by August 20.