A fenced area for dogs to exercise could be created within a field used for sheep grazing in Wivelsfield.

The plans describe an enclosure standing six feet tall and covering 1.5 acres, intended to offer a secure, managed environment where pets can run freely without leashes.

Supporters describe the scheme as a low-impact leisure activity that fits alongside the countryside setting and requires no new buildings.

A submission has been made seeking approval for the new dog recreation facility.

Entry would only be permitted with pre-booked appointments, with sessions offered in either thirty-minute or one-hour blocks.

Each booking would allow up to six dogs at once.

Opening hours would follow daylight patterns, with potential shutdowns during winter to protect the ground surface.

Roughly twelve sheep could potentially remain in the surrounding area at certain times.

Those behind the scheme argue the facility would also broaden public leisure options.

Vehicle access would employ the existing entrance, with no supplementary road access being developed.

The submission states this constitutes a low-impact recreational use that preserves the land’s open, farming nature without introducing urban development characteristics.

Documents indicate pet owners would obtain a secure area for their dogs to play in a controlled environment.

The planning application states the facility would operate solely through pre-arranged bookings, with sessions lasting thirty or sixty minutes, ensuring limited traffic and minimal disruption.

The proposal remains modest in scale, fits the rural character of the area, and would not create significant visual, traffic, or amenity problems.

Lewes District Council will make the final decision on this submission.