PLANS to turn the former Brighouse swimming baths into a doggy daycare centre with a hydrotherapy pool have been passed.

The business, to be called Paddle and Chase, involves converting the building on Mill Royd Street, to offer training, rehabilitation and exercise for dogs.

The application was for a change of use, with no alterations proposed to the exterior structure of the building.

As part of the bid, applicant Charlotte Marsh outlined that the firm aims to facilitate “off lead socialisation and training, in a safe and fun environment”.

She stated: “All dogs that will be entering our doors will firstly have to pass a temperament assessment by our qualified canine behaviourist. This is so we can find out about the dog and its needs to ensure all our dogs and staff are mixing with the appropriate dogs.

“We know that all dogs have different needs, so we can find out which ones need extra training or who needs a bit more space from the higher energy dogs. The care we provide will be specific to each dog to ensure that all their needs are met.”

The swimming baths closed in 2006 and has more recently been used as a garden centre.