Plans for a seasonal dog exclusion zone on a stretch of beach between Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea are to be considered by Conwy councillors, following a summer consultation and a public demonstration against restrictions on dogs.

Conwy County Borough Council is recommending that its existing Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) be extended for a further three years, with changes including a seasonal ban on dogs on a limited section of the new beach in front of Cayley Promenade.

The proposal has been amended from a year-round exclusion to a seasonal restriction following feedback during the public consultation, which ran from 14 August to 11 September.

The issue has attracted strong feelings among dog owners in the area, with members of the public demonstrating in Rhos-on-Sea against a proposed beach ban. The revised recommendation means the restriction would apply only at certain times of the year, although the precise seasonal arrangements will be set out through the council’s decision-making process.

The council says the wider order is intended to balance access to public spaces for dog owners with the needs of other residents and visitors.

The report will go before the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 15 October, before being considered by Cabinet on 20 October. The recommendations are proposals at this stage and will be subject to the council’s decision.

Other proposed changes include designating specific areas at The Oval and Maesdu Road Recreation Ground in Llandudno as dog exercise areas, following a request from Llandudno Town Council. Betws-yn-Rhos Sports and Recreation Ground would also become a dog exclusion area, following a request from Betws-yn-Rhos Sports Association.

The existing order covers a range of controls, including dog exclusion zones on certain beaches and playing fields, requirements to clear up dog fouling, and rules requiring dogs to be kept on leads in designated circumstances.

Cllr Stephen Price, Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Regulatory and Audit, said dog fouling was an issue councillors regularly heard about from residents.

“These Dog Control Orders are intended to strike a fair balance, giving dog owners the freedom to enjoy public spaces with their pets while ensuring everyone can use those spaces safely and comfortably,” he said.

“The vast majority of dog owners are responsible, but these measures are aimed at tackling the small number who allow their dogs to foul, stray or be out of control in public places.”

The committee meeting is scheduled for 5.30pm on 15 October, with Cabinet due to meet at 2pm on 20 October.

Members of the public can attend in person, although space in the council chamber is limited. Both meetings can also be watched online through Conwy County Borough Council’s website.