Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan
RA24 Riding and Livery Stables
Planning permission will be granted for small scale riding and livery stables, subject to the following criteria:
- The impact on the Green Belt;
- The number, size, height and materials of buildings proposed;
- Their relationship to existing buildings and the surrounding area reflecting the rural character and landscape;
- Their effect on neighbouring properties i.e. smell and noise;
- Their effect on environmental assets such as wildlife habitats; and
- Consideration of the standards for the safety and comfort of horses recommended by the Countryside Agency and The British Horse Society.
New residential accommodation needed for the maintenance of the stables will not be permitted.
Proposals will not be permitted unless local roads are able to accommodate the anticipated additional vehicular traffic and links are provided from the site which give riders direct access to the bridleway network where appropriate. The implementation of these requirements will be achieved through the use of planning conditions or Section 106 agreements.
For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan