Plans to create a five-dog dog kennel business from a Castleford garage have been withdrawn after attracting comments from residents during the planning process.

The proposal, submitted to Wakefield Council, would have seen an existing garage at Fitzgerald Close converted into a dog kennel business caring for a maximum of five dogs.

The applicant said the proposal was intended to address a perceived lack of local dog care provision and that steps would be taken to minimise disruption to nearby residents.

A design and access statement submitted with the application said the applicant was “keenly aware that the building is situated in a housing estate and is taking every step to ensure there will be no disruption to local residents”.

It added that dogs would be collected from their owners’ addresses and returned after their stay, stating this would “ensure traffic movements and potential parking issues will not affect the neighbouring houses".

The proposals also included acoustic measures, with the statement saying acoustic wall panels and a suspended ceiling with insulation would be installed to help reduce noise.

During the consultation period, Wakefield Council received 11 public comments on the application, with 10 objections and one letter of support.

Those objecting raised concerns about possible barking, parking pressures, traffic movements, smells and whether a dog kennel business was appropriate in a residential cul-de-sac.

One resident said: “The idea of approving the request to run a multi-kennel dog boarding business from any address on this estate is totally unacceptable, not only to the people living close to Fitzgerald Close but to the whole neighbourhood.”

Another objector said: “This is a lovely quiet street, this would cause a noise nuisance not only with dogs that don't settle, but also with excess vehicles coming and going.”

Supporters of the proposal said the planned safeguards could reduce disruption and that a smaller boarding service could offer an alternative to larger kennels.

One supporter wrote: “I think it's great that someone wants to give a home from home boarding and pet sitting service.”

They said that the proposed soundproofing and collection service would help address concerns.