planning permission?

[smellsofhorse]

We currently have an outbuilding converted into 3 stables.

There is evidence that this building was 50% bigger in the past.
Concrete base remains and part of the wall.

We would like to put up some more wooden stables.

Do you think we would need planning permission for this?
The stables would either go on the existing base or next to the current building.

 

[SpottedCat]

The only sure-fire way to find out is to contact the council, but in my experience, the answer is probably yes, but that you will be more likely to get it if you go for putting them on the base which already exists.

Check this page out - should help: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Environment/planning/doineedpermission/

Given the rough area you are in, then I wouldn't be surprised if you need a landscape assessment doing. I know the North Somerset local plan has policies relating to stables - for example they prefer them to be built from wood, so once you've determined whether or not you need permission, you also need to go through the Replacement Local Plan (which is on their website) and check for any policies or recommendations relating to stables, as if you can follow these you'll be more likely to get permission.

 

[huntley]

You can ask someone in the planning department - on the whole they are pretty helpful if you are just making an enquiry. You could also check out their planning policy on the website. Things like whether you are in an AOB/ how close the stables are to a house etc. all effect whether you need to apply for permission. Good luck!