Martham: Second dog exercise field could open in village

Applicant Lucinda Scott is seeking to change the use of an agricultural field on Grange Farm off Common Road in Martham to a secure dog training and exercise field.

She already runs Martham Paw Ground, a dog park just off the A149 which opened in spring last year and won Norfolk Dog Field of the Year last month.

The new park, if permitted, would cater for dog training groups and customers with reactive dogs.

It would include a 2m high fence around the perimeter, as well as an access track and parking area with four spaces. 

Martham Paw Ground, where a second dog exercise field could open. Photo: Lucinda Scott. (Image: Lucinda Scott)

So far, Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) has received more than 50 responses supporting the application.

People who already use Martham Paw Ground have welcomed the prospect of another dog field in the area as the existing park is often fully booked.

A woman from Reedham said it was "brilliant news".

"An extra field would be much appreciated by us and our lovely dogs who don't get to run off lead anywhere else," she added.

A Great Yarmouth woman said: "Much needed facility for the local area, safe space for dogs to be off lead."

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Lucinda Scott at Martham Paw Ground, the secure dog-walking field in Martham. Photo: Lucinda Scott. (Image: Lucinda Scott)

The new field would be open from 5am to 9.30pm everyday.

A document supporting the application says that Martham Paw Ground "has been very successful".

It states that Ms Scott is seeking to expand her business by opening a separate secure dog training and exercise area.

The proposed site is not visible from the existing secure dog field and is screened to the south and east by mature hedgerows.

A decision on the bid is expected by June 1.