Concerns have been raised over plans for a new dog kennel building and day care facility at near Wakefield.

The application seeks permission for a single-storey kennel building and a change of use of land at the rural site on Ryhill Pits Lane, at Springfield Farm in Cold Hiendley, along with the use of surrounding grassed areas for dog exercise and training.

Plans show a flat-roofed building constructed from blockwork with timber cladding and render, alongside gravel hardstanding.

The applicant said the design has been chosen to reflect existing farm buildings and the surrounding rural setting.

Residents have submitted a number of objections to Wakefield Council, raising concerns about barking dogs, traffic levels and the impact on the character of the hamlet.

Several objectors say they are already affected by noise from the site, describing regular barking, howling and yelping that can be heard in nearby homes.

Traffic concerns have also been raised, with Ryhill Pits Lane described by residents as a narrow rural road with blind bends and limited visibility.

Objectors say additional vehicle movements associated with the kennel use could increase pressure on the lane, particularly during peak times for drop-offs and collections.

Further concerns relate to the impact on wildlife in surrounding farmland and the rural character of the area.

Wakefield Council’s Highway Development Management team has raised no objections to the proposal.

Officers state that the development would not have a significant impact on road safety or the functioning of the highway network, noting that existing access arrangements would remain and that on-site parking provision is considered sufficient for the scale of the operation.