Policy information sourced from the Bexley Unitary Development Plan

Policy ENV38:

The Council will resist proposals for the keeping of horses and development associated with the keeping or grazing of horses unless all of the following criteria are met:

  1. there is no detrimental effect on landscape quality or appearance;
  2. there are adequate proposals for the management of grazing areas;
  3. proposals for the keeping or stabling of riding horses provide satisfactory access to bridleways or suitable riding facilities (e.g. a large paddock) which does not need to involve riding along footpaths or roads other than local roads;
  4. the proposal does not cause an adverse effect to neighbouring occupiers by reason of smell, noise or appearance;
  5. access to the site does not impair highway safety and adequate parking and turning arrangements are provided within the site;
  6. suitable fencing, both within and around the site, is provided;
  7. the proposal does not conflict with other policies, in particular those relating to the Metropolitan Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land; and
  8. agricultural land quality and wildlife diversity will be maintained.

For more information please see the Bexley Unitary Development Plan