Policy information sourced from the Combined Policies of Epping Forest District Local Plan (1998) and Alterations (2006).

RST4 Horse Keeping

The use of land for the keeping of horses or ponies for domestic or commercial use (other than agricultural) will be permitted provided that:

  • the development would not have a significantly adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the landscape; and
  • the amount of horseriding that is likely to result would not lead to excessive highway danger on or across roads; and
  • the amount of horseriding that is likely to result would not have a significantly adverse impact upon the management, ecology or public use of open spaces (e.g. Epping Forest) and rights of way; and
  • the amount of land is adequate for the welfare requirements of the number of horses intended to use it; and
  • appropriate fencing or other means of enclosure is provided.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document