The applicant has withdrawn plans to convert an agricultural field into a secure dog exercise area near Brooks Garden Centre in Stratton, Bude. The proposed development included creating three paddocks for off-lead dog exercise, along with a 1.8-meter high metal mesh perimeter and dividing fencing. Additional features were to include agility and enrichment equipment, with proposed operating hours from 9 AM to 9 PM daily.
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Residents raised objections primarily based on safety concerns, particularly regarding access to the paddock from the nearby A3072 road, which has a speed limit of 60 miles per hour. There were also apprehensions about the potential impact of changing farmland use. No reason was provided by the applicant for the withdrawal of the application.