One of three industrial units on the corner of Yandina Rd and Tathra St, West Gosford, could be transformed to an animal boarding and training centre.
The development application says the business will be known as Simply Paws and will be a boutique dog day care centre primarily catering for smaller dogs.
Simply Paws will initially provide specialised care for a daily maximum of 10 dogs but as the business grows that number could increase to 20.
The DA says each dog will undergo a behaviour assessment prior to acceptance at the centre and in terms of noise control, the business maintains a policy not to accept excessive barkers.
Overall, noise control would be mitigated through staff supervision, regular exercise and play and behavioural management.
The building appears to have good insulation properties to minimise noise transmission, the DA states.
Hours of operation will be weekdays from 7am to 6pm – overnight boarding is not proposed.
Unit one, comprising 140sqm where the centre will be located, is currently vacant and the other two units in the complex are occupied by Affordable Value Funerals for storage of business-related items and Savy’s Fruits for storing and packing fresh produce prior to dispatch off-site.
The site at 13 Yandina Rd, and surrounding land, is zoned E4 for general industrial use.
The DA (1893/2023) is on public exhibition for feedback on Central Coast Council’s website until Friday, November 10.
Sue Murray