Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

R5 - HORSE RELATED FACILITIES

Proposals for the use of land for equestrian purposes, or for the construction of new or extensions to existing equestrian facilities, including riding schools, stud farms and livery stables or other private facilities, will only be permitted where:

  • buildings or other structures would provide facilities which are strictly ancillary and essential to an outdoor equestrian use; and
  • the floorspace, bulk and design of buildings and other structures would be appropriate to the character of the area; and
  • proposals for extensions to existing buildings would be small scale and harmonise with the scale, height, form and design of the original building; and
  • buildings associated with the equestrian use would be sited within an existing group or complex of buildings or, where such a siting is not possible, would be sited in a readily screened, unexposed location; and
  • the proposal would not adversely affect the character or amenities of the nearby properties or the locality in general and would be in accordance with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development); and
  • the proposal would not lead to a concentration of such uses in the locality, to the detriment of the landscape, character or amenities of the surrounding area or neighbouring uses; and
  • adequate ancillary grazing land is and will remain available; and
  • adequate arrangements are made for the collection, storage and disposal of waste from the site; and
  • close access to bridleways and open land for riding is available; and
  • the proposal would comply with all the other polices in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works and Traffic Generation) and TR7 (Parking Provision).

Planning conditions may be imposed requiring that, at all times when not actually being used, exercise equipment including jumps and other non-fixed structures, shall be stored within a building or enclosure. Conditions relating to the materials used for allweather riding areas may also be imposed to ensure that such areas are not unduly obtrusive. The Council will normally seek a legal agreement to be entered into to ensure that adequate grazing land remains available.

For more information please see the Local Plan