Dog Kennel Proposal Rejected | Edinburgh News

Dog trainer Paul Mackay’s dream of building a kennel facility near his training center in West Lothian hit a wall when the council rejected his plans — despite soaring demand for dog boarding and a housing boom that’s flooded the area with more pets than ever. He argued that with clients often bringing multiple dogs and booking kennels up to 18 months ahead, plus a critical shortage of quarantine space for incoming dogs, his setup was essential. But planners balked, calling it a house in the countryside — not a business — and questioned its viability. Though some council members praised his success and the clear need, especially with holidays looming, the vote fell short: three to two against, citing the risky link between his home and business — if the kennels failed, the house would be stranded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6a9b8e1ec76013c