Farming land to be turned into paid dog walking space

A Freckenham area may very well be was a canine coaching and exercising house, beneath new plans submitted to the council.

Presently in use as arable land, an space of Fordham Highway can be obtainable to canine house owners in 50-minute bookable slots.

The candidates state that they’ve assist from Freckenham parish councillors, the native vets, professsional canine walkers and house owners within the space.

They plan to introduce a brand new parking space and safe the perimeter of the sector with 6ft excessive fencing to make sure the dogs’ security.

The planning assertion provides: “We believe the dog park would be beneficial to the local community and will help towards the ongoing issues Freckenham has experienced with dog fouling in the public recreational area, providing a safe and secure area for both dogs and their owners to enjoy.”

It additionally factors to the rise in reactive dogs for the reason that Covid-19 pandemic, on account of elevated gross sales and decreased socialisation alternatives, saying the land will act as a protected house to stroll them.