Policy information sourced from the Guildford Local Plan: Develpment Managment Policies
E10: Animal-related Development
Development proposals for private and/or commercial animal-related developments are required to:
- be of a scale, location, design and layout that is acceptable in relation to its intended use and in terms of its impact on the character of the built environment and surrounding landscape;
- have no unacceptable impact on the nature conservation or biodiversity value of the site and the quality of pasture;
- re-use existing buildings where feasible, or, in the case of a new facility, be satisfactorily integrated with existing buildings, avoiding isolated or otherwise visually prominent locations;
- have no unacceptable impact on the amenity of neighbouring or nearby properties by reason of noise, smell, overlooking, lighting of external areas or other general disturbance; and
- in the case of equine-related development, provide adequate stabling, fencing and land for grazing and exercise to ensure the proper care of the animals, in compliance with the latest Government-published guidelines and standards.
Particular consideration will be given to the cumulative adverse impacts of animal-related development proposals in the vicinity of the proposed site and the wider area and conditions may be imposed to control these where necessary.
Commercial developments
Commercial animal-related development is also required to meet the following criteria:
- Development proposals are required to ensure that they do not prejudice the agricultural operation of any holding.
- Development proposals likely to generate a significant number of vehicular trips are required to be accompanied by a transport statement or transport assessment to show that there will be no unacceptable impacts on highway safety and that the safety of horses, riders and other road users will not be compromised.
For more information please see the Local Plan