A new pet crematorium will be built at Springfield Boarding Kennels on Cwmalsie Lane.

On Monday, December 20, planning permission was granted by Caerphilly County Borough Council for the crematorium to be located at the kennels on Penpedairheol Farm, near Pontllanfraith.

According to the application, the crematorium will be suitable for dogs, cats and other domestic animals.

Speaking to Caerphilly Observer earlier this year, owner Angelique Thomas explained how deceased pets are usually cremated with others via the vets. If planning permission is granted, she will be able to offer individual pet cremations – allowing owners to scatter the ashes of their beloved animal.

Angelique said: “It is relatively rare. We have been here for five years and the kennels have been going for about 35 years. There was a pet crematorium here before with the previous owner offering that service and we are tying to reinstate it.

“Lots of my customers have had their pets cremated en masse. It’s not very nice, they are a part of their family. When their ashes are given back, the owner will know it is their pet.”

Two neighbours objected to the application citing traffic, noise, and change to the area as their main concerns.

Earlier this year, the kennels had planning permission approved for four blocks of dog kennels and a cattery.