Rejected dog-walking field developer to try again
GoogleA developer looking to create a bookable dog walking field is "working towards" resubmitting an application after it was turned down three times.
Plans to change the use of agricultural land off Back Lane near Penshaw Monument in Sunderland were twice turned down by the city's council over green belt issues, before the planning inspector threw out an appeal citing biodiversity concerns.
The developer said it was "extremely disappointed" with the outcome but was "hopeful that any resubmitted application can be supported by Sunderland City Council".
The local authority said it always welcomed applications "in line with local and national planning policies".
Last month, the Planning Inspectorate said the proposal would not "suitably" maintain a government-mandated "biodiversity net gain", which is a policy aimed at creating and improving natural habitats.
The developer said it was hopeful "matters relating to biodiversity can be suitably addressed".