TGM
Well-Known Member
I think we are finally going to bite the bullet and apply for planning permission to build an arena in our field. We not only want to use it for ridden exercise but also as an all-weather turnout in wet weather to prevent land poaching. However, we are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are several houses that overlook the field (although I don't think any of them can see it from the ground floor, only from bedroom windows).
Just wondered how people in similar situations have fared? Did you manage to get planning permission and if so did they stipulate specific surfaces to be less visually intrusive? We would particularly like a frostproof surface (we have a good aspect for it) but wonder if planners are opposed to rubber, for example. I must say we had no objections to our planning when we built an extra stable and storage barn.
How many of your have been turned down for planning for an arena and what were the reasons given.
Thanks in advance for any info you can give us!
Just wondered how people in similar situations have fared? Did you manage to get planning permission and if so did they stipulate specific surfaces to be less visually intrusive? We would particularly like a frostproof surface (we have a good aspect for it) but wonder if planners are opposed to rubber, for example. I must say we had no objections to our planning when we built an extra stable and storage barn.
How many of your have been turned down for planning for an arena and what were the reasons given.
Thanks in advance for any info you can give us!