Plans for new animal hospital in Hull approved

The proposed hospital would be on the site of a demolished shop in Brunswick Avenue

Plans have been approved for a new animal hospital in Hull.

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) wants to build next to its existing facility in Brunswick Avenue.

The charity, which provides veterinary care for pet owners on low incomes, said the current hospital was outdated.

The plans, which include the construction of a larger, purpose-built facility, were approved at a Hull City Council meeting on Wednesday.

The charity provides veterinary care for pet owners on low incomes

In 2023, PDSA supported 6,329 households in Hull and carried out 1,000 surgical procedures.

Principal regional PDSA vet John Faulkner said: "We're delighted to have got the green light on our plans for a new Hull PDSA pet hospital.

"Our dedicated team in Hull provides an incredible service for local pet owners, but a bigger pet hospital will enable us to increase our capacity and provide an even better, more efficient service.

"Now that planning approval has been granted, we can finalise the purchase of the land, confirm fundraising requirements and plan our next steps."

The PDSA said the new hospital would "provide an even better, more efficient service"

The hospital will be situated on the site of a former shop in Brunswick Avenue, which was demolished some years ago due to persistent vandalism.

The site is now overgrown and continues to be affected by anti-social behaviour, council officials said.

Nick Howbridge, assistant director for property and assets at the council, said: "I am delighted that planning permission has been granted for this facility.

"Not only does it help to address concerns over anti-social behaviour and eradicate an overgrown site, but it will also enable the PDSA to continue its excellent work."