Small animal rescue facility at Land at Kingswood Avenue, Laughton en le Morthen

“This application is retrospective and seeks full planning permission for the retention of the existing small animal rescue facility that has been set up on the land. The submitted details indicate that this use commenced on 15 May 2024 and has been operating since that time without planning permission.”

“A number of timber pens, small animal shelters and aviaries have been sited on the land which is being used by a local animal rescue and rehabilitation charity which is known as the South Yorkshire Terrapin and Tortoise Rescue.”

“This application relates to an area of land which is located to the rear of residential properties on Kingswood Avenue at Laughton en le Morthen. The land is within the Green Belt and is part of an established small holding.”

“Vehicular access to the site is through a garage site at the end of Kingswood Avenue, the applicant has indicated that he has a right of access over this…”

“RB2023/0889 Change of use of land to dog and horse training – Withdrawn…”

“RB2023/1697 Use of land for dog training facility and construction of associated off road parking – Refused and dismissed at appeal.”

“(2) That applications RB2026/0064 and RB2026/0709 be granted for the reasons adopted by Members at the meeting and subject to the relevant conditions listed in the submitted report.”