Council submits plans for pet crematorium
Plans to create a pet crematorium have been submitted.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is requesting planning permission to provide an appointment-only service for domestic animals – serving the borough and surrounding areas – within the grounds of Bradwell Crematorium.
The proposal intends to offer individual cremations for a wide range of animals – from small birds and guinea pigs to large dogs – using separate equipment located in a different location to the existing crematorium.
As part of the plans, appointments would be scheduled at appropriate times to ensure there is no disruption to the main crematorium’s services.
Residents can view the application, supporting documents and submit comments online as part of the formal consultation process.
Cllr. Ben Simpson, Cabinet member for Waste, Recycling and Green Spaces, said:
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.”
As well as planning permission, the council will need a regulatory licence from Defra.