Kennel capacity doubled despite neighbors' barking complaints

Three Oaks Dog Boarding Kennels & Cattery in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, has received approval to increase its capacity from 121 to 235 dogs. This decision comes despite numerous complaints from neighbors about excessive barking. Residents have reported that the noise from the kennel is already disruptive, with some claiming they can hear barking from 750 meters away. Neighbors expressed concerns that the expansion will worsen the noise levels. Winchester council stated that the noise from the kennel is comparable to traffic and that the increase in dogs will have a minimal impact. The council approved the expansion after a noise assessment indicated no significant adverse effects on the area.