It was revealed on Thursday that an appeal launched against the council's decision to scrap an application for a puppy farm was dropped.

Hazel Hunter applied for a licence to breed dogs on New Intax Farm near Galston in 2016.

In October that year, a planning application was accepted for the premises to be turned into a dog breeding and sales business, with 18 kennels to be built inside the farm and dogs being transported to customers.

The facility was reportedly intended to house up to 40 dogs which would be reared and sold at a profit.

In January, East Ayrshire Council rejected the application, resulting in Hamilton lodging a court appeal against the decision.

The applicant dropped her bid on Thursday, the case was dismissed, and social media had a lot to say.

One Facebook user said: "Common sense has prevailed. East Ayrshire Council got it right."

Others agreed, with one saying: "Great news", and another saying: "The right decision. Well done to the council."