Dog rescue centre gets reprieve

An animal rescue centre in Derbyshire has been given a reprieve after complaints threatened its future.

The Second Chance shelter, which has operated for two years in Chellaston, had faced objections from nearby residents over noise.

Manager Jo Fairbrother had applied for retrospective planning permission to allow more work at the site.

The city council has now allowed the centre to continue but said the situation would be monitored.

Fundraising work

Organisers said the centre, which has cared for more than 900 dogs, was built on a farm site away from most housing.

Ms Fairbrother said that while she was "over the moon" at the decision, work to lessen the shelter's impact would continue.

"The council had been out to listen and they have said they didn't witness any noise nuisance.

"It just proves what we have done over the last two years has made a difference.

"We do think of the neighbours, that is why we only do open for a couple of hours in the week and at certain times at the weekend."

She added: "We have the time to do some fundraising now to replace roofs and doors which will also help cut down any noise."