Small pet crematorium proposed at The Byre garage

How to comment

The comment period closed on 10 April. The council may still accept a comment before its decision.

Summary

The applicant proposes changing a home garage at The Byre into a small pet crematorium. The application gives no details about building work, opening hours or the number of animals handled.

The site is at 4 Mercer Court in rural Great Altcar. A school is about a 5-10 minute walk away, while the nearest hospital and fire station are each a short drive away.

The new business use could affect people at Mercer Court through deliveries, vehicle trips, equipment noise or odour. The council may need clear details about the equipment, filters, storage and working hours before making its decision.

The council's wording below is the official record. This summary was made automatically from the council's notice.

What the council wrote

Change of use from Domestic Garage to Small Scale Pet Crematorium.

What you can do

You can comment to the council using reference 2026/0198/FUL. Explain any concerns about noise, odour, traffic, waste, hours or nearby homes, but the council cannot consider effects on house prices.