By Don Mort, local democracy reporter
A dog training centre could be set up despite fears people living nearby would be disturbed by barking pets.
Noise concerns were raised after plans were drawn up for an exercise space and boarding kennels on green belt land in Bramley.
Leeds City Council received 56 objections to the plan, which involves a change of use of an existing horse paddock on Whitecote Lane.
But there were also 37 letters in support of the proposal, which will be considered by councillors on January 29.
Objectors said the proposed operating hours were excessive and they were worried about increased traffic from customers.
One wrote: “Boarding dogs and overnight stays could result in 24-hour disturbance.”
Those in favour said there was enough room for parking and the use of an appointment system would avoid disruption.
They said: “The use would provide a beneficial service to the community. Small, independent, local businesses should be supported.”
Among the objectors were Labour ward councillors Tom Hinchcliffe, Adele Rae and Kevin Ritchie, who said the scheme would be too close to residential properties.
They asked that the application was referred to the South and West plans panel for determination.
A report to the panel said council officers recommended the project was approved on a 12-month temporary basis to allow any complaints to be monitored.
They said the proposed use of the site was considered appropriate for green belt land.
The number of dogs at the site would be limited to eight and dogs from different households would not be placed in the same kennels.
The report said: “In addition, as the applicant resides at the property, they will be on hand to monitor boarding dogs 24 hours a day if issues arise and take action as appropriate.”
Councillors will decide the application at the south and west plans panel, held in Leeds Civic Hall on Thursday, 28 January, 1.30pm.
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