Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Local Plan

REC15 - COMMERCIAL HORSE-RELATED DEVELOPMENT

Planning permission will only be granted for new commercial horse-related development or extensions to existing facilities where:

  • the proposal can be accommodated without prejudice to the agricultural operation of any holding;
  • the proposal would not have a significant impact on the openness of the Green Belt or rural character of the countryside and enables the re-use of appropriate existing buildings where possible;
  • the proposed development is of a design, scale and materials which are appropriate to the character and appearance of the area and which would not have a detrimental impact on the openness of the countryside;
  • any buildings and related activities would not adversely affect the amenities of adjoining residential properties;
  • sufficient land is available for grazing and exercise and the facility is close to an existing bridleway and open space network which is capable of absorbing the additional number of horses all year round;
  • the riding of horses off-site would not cause inconvenience or danger to the horse riders themselves, pedestrians or drivers;
  • traffic generation, parking and access can be satisfactorily accommodated;
  • the proposal would not be likely to give rise to significant future requirements for development.

For more information please see the Local Plan