The five-star cattery by Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotels will probably be constructed within the again backyard of a property in Goslings Turning after Eastleigh Borough Council gave it the inexperienced mild.
It would be the chain’s second lodge within the Southampton space, becoming a member of one other which opened in Romsey in September 2020, and the fourth in Hampshire.
The plans submitted by Longcroft describe it as a ‘totally demountable cattery’.
The construction could have seven climate-controlled suites product of UPVC, glass panels and a completely insulated and heat-reflective roof.
It will use low vitality lamps with diffusers providing low evening mild within the sleeping areas and lights will probably be switched off in a single day to respect neighbouring residents.
All the furnishings will even be antimicrobial and hygienic.
Regarding the hygiene of the lodge, the developer stated: “Cats are very clear animals and on account of the truth that this can be a premium service, cleansing procedures are detailed and constant.
“The hygiene protocols are devised by Longcroft’s head vet. Most importantly there’s by no means any sluicing, run off or floor water created.
“Hosing of floors in Longcroft Hotels is not necessary, ensuring no wastewater is created and no additional drainage is required.”
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Parking would additionally not be a difficulty because the applicant stated that even on the busiest durations there’ll solely be a median of 1 automotive per day stopping for ten minutes at a time while prospects carry their pets out and in.
Customers will solely be allowed to reach on an appointment-only foundation between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
The present feline-friendly facility in Romsey was formally opened by the MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes.
Treating a cat to an evening in the Romsey lodge’s massive suite cost £18 per evening or £27 for 2 in 2020.
Some of the opposite amenities on the lodge included a connoisseur menu, the place pets could possibly be pampered with salmon, hen and prawns, in addition to grooming providers and every day play classes.
The first boutique cat lodge opened in Welwyn Garden City in 2010, and since then franchised Longcroft motels have sprung up throughout London and the South East.