READY TO MAKE A SPLASH - PLANNING GREEN LIGHT FOR DOG HYDROTHERAPY CENTRE

                                                     

A DOG hydrotherapy-and-exercise 'spa' is set to open soon in Grimsby.

The Abbey Veterinary Centre has secured planning consent for the venture at its premises located at the corner of  Bargate and Augusta Street.

The purpose will be to boost the health of pets by means of  hydrotherapy and a canine treadmill.

Although a neighbour has raised amenity concerns, Abbey's  vet-in-chief Jacqueline Buck insists sound insulation means there will be no noise or other disturbance.

The application did not go before the planning committee but was determined by case officer Jonathan Cadd who says in his report: "The proposed development will provide an important facility.

"It will be located in an outer room away from the adjoining property, and it has been clad in soundproofing material approved under building regulations. 

"Staffing will be minimal, and appointments will be a maximum of one per hour, although it is likely to be less as initial appointments can take one and a half hours." 

Mr Cadd adds: "Limited external changes will ensure that the development does not harm the appearance and character of the area and will maintain the historic character of the building."

Abbey also has smaller premises in Immingham and Caistor.

It is not known how much will be charged for the exercise sessions nor the temperature at which the water will be set.