Fylde farmer seeks permission to build dog breeding kennels near Weeton Barracks

A retrospective planning application has been submitted to Fylde Council for dog breeding kennels already built at a dairy farm near Singleton.

Applicant Jack Fryars is seeking permission for two buildings comprising 18 kennels at Summerer Farm in Weeton Road, close to Weeton Barracks.

Planning documents say work started in April 2025 and included the construction of the two kennel buildings, a concrete yard, drainage and associated infrastructure.

The kennels would allow for an expanded dog breeding operation to generate additional income as part of a diversification strategy for the long-established 500-acre dairy farm.

The addition of the new kennels would see breeding increase from one or two litters to around six litters a year, with puppies remaining on site for around eight weeks before being sold.

Each kennel block would house around 12 to 15 dogs, with breeding activity mainly taking place during the summer.

Planning document show the kennel buildings are located on an 800 square metre plot on the south-western edge of a field, close to existing farm infrastructure, including a slurry lagoon.

Design plans describe the structures as low-height agricultural-style buildings finished in brown boarding, with parking and access areas included. Five parking spaces are proposed, with access provided via a farm track from Weeton Road.

Lancashire County Council highways officers have raised no objections, stating the development would not have a “significant impact” on highway safety or road capacity. Officers noted vehicle movements are expected to be managed through appointments.

A noise assessment submitted with the application examined the potential impact of barking dogs on nearby residents. The report states the nearest off-site properties are around 200 metres to the south and 400 metres to the east within the Weeton Barracks area.

It concluded that, with a two-metre-high acoustic fence installed along the southern boundary, noise levels would remain within acceptable limits and would not exceed background levels.

Planning consultants said the scheme is modest in scale and designed to fit within the existing farm setting.