Planners are being asked to agree that a Greenock industrial unit can be turned into an indoor dog exercise area.
The facility at Larkfield Industrial Estate, Earnhill Road, would be available for private hire in individual one-hour sessions, open from 9am to 9pm.
Each booking would be for a single dog owner and their dog, with the option to include additional dogs under the same ownership and supervision, up to a maximum of four.
In a statement to planners, applicant Kara Murdoch explains: “Currently, there is no comparable facility within Inverclyde. As a professional dog walker and dog owner, I am aware of significant demand for a secure, private indoor space where dogs can exercise and train safely.
“Public parks are often unsuitable for off-lead exercise, which can result in conflicts between dogs. This facility would provide a controlled environment that supports responsible dog ownership and training.
“A similar indoor dog park operates successfully within an industrial unit in Clydebank, attracting visitors from a wide geographical area. The proposed development would be the
only facility of its kind in Inverclyde and has the potential to attract visitors from outside the area, contributing to increased footfall and secondary trade for local businesses.
“Overall, the proposed change of use represents a low-impact, well-managed development that meets an identified local need while remaining compatible with surrounding uses.”
The change-of-use proposal is pending consideration by Inverclyde Council officials.
The planning application for the indoor dog park has been submitted by Rebecchi Architectural on behalf of the project promoters.