Local pet owners might soon have a place to say goodbyeAuthor: Adam SmithPublished 6 hours agoNewcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has submitted plans to establish a pet crematorium within the grounds of Bradwell Crematorium.The proposed service, which would cater to domestic animals, aims to provide individual cremations for a variety of pets, ranging from small birds and guinea pigs to large dogs. In order to avoid disrupting the main crematorium’s operations, appointments would be scheduled at specific times. The planning application and supporting documents are available for public viewing and comment as part of the formal consultation process. Cllr. Ben Simpson, Cabinet member for Waste, Recycling and Green Spaces, highlighted the proposal’s intention to offer a compassionate and affordable service for the community. “This proposal seeks to provide a compassionate, affordable and locally accessible pet cremation service for residents. The submission of a planning application represents an important milestone, ensuring that the proposal is independently assessed through the established planning process and considered against all relevant policies before any decision is made. If approved, a dedicated pet crematorium would offer families a respectful and dignified local option when saying goodbye to a much-loved pet, while helping to meet a growing need within our community.” A regulatory licence from Defra will also be required, along with planning permission, for the pet crematorium to operate. The council encourages residents to review the application online and submit comments during the consultation phase. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.
Newcastle-under-Lyme plans for new pet crematorium
