Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan

ORC5: Equestrian Development

Proposals for equestrian development, whether domestic or commercial, will be permitted when the following criteria are met:

  • The proposal is not sited in a prominent location;
  • Where new buildings are proposed, applicants must demonstrate that existing structures cannot be re-used;
  • The siting, scale and design of the proposal is in keeping with the character of the area, with adequate pasture to support the anticipated number of horses in accordance with the DEFRA (2009) Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and their Hybrids;
  • Suitable provision is made for the storage of hay, feed, tack, and manure;
  • The amenity of nearby residential properties is not adversely affected, for example, in relation to floodlighting, smell, noise and disturbance;
  • The proposal would not (by itself or cumulatively) have a significant adverse impact in terms of traffic generation;
  • suitable provision is made for drainage.

For more information please see the Local Plan