Policy information sourced from the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan - Development Management Plan
NHE8: Horse keeping and equestrian development
- Small scale stabling and small scale equestrian facilities will be supported provided the proposal:
- preserves the character of the countryside and, where relevant, would not conflict with the purposes of the Green Belt or harm its openness
- would not adversely impact upon the character or appearance of the landscape or the nature conservation value of the site by virtue of its design, layout or intensity of use
- prioritises the conversion or re-use of existing buildings and structures over the construction of new buildings where possible
- ensures any new stables or associated structures are sensitively designed, well integrated with existing structures on site and are not capable of adaption for alternative use in the future; and
- has convenient and safe access to, but would not adversely impact upon, the existing bridleway network or other publicly accessible routes and spaces.
- Proposals for commercial equestrian facilities will be expected to meet the criteria above and, where in the Green Belt, demonstrate very special circumstances in accordance with national and local policies.
For more information please see the Reigate & Banstead Development Management Plan