Stables Planning Regs Question (Totally theoretical)

[cp1980]

Is there anything in planning permission rules or building regulations that would stop flats being built over a row of stables?

If it were possible, how cool would that be?

 

[mahorse]

Hmm not sure, do some jockeys have their accommodation above stables?

 

[Gooby]

erm yes I would say so


I'd much prefer a nice house by the side of them though.

 

[cp1980]

I suppose it may smell a little, but if you already smell of horses who would notice ;-)

 

[jrp204]

It would depend on your planning authority, but as soon as 'dwelling' is mentioned in a rural area most planners will be against it.

 

[Racing_Gal]

You would have to get planning permisson

 

[Donkeymad]

Yes, Living accomadation for humans has diffierent rules to those for animals. This includes the location, so you would need to discuss with your Planning dept.

 

[Maizy]

I would expect you would need to meet quite a few building regs esp. in respect of the passage of sound and also fire. The best bet would be to talk your plans through with both the Planners and Building Control...and then submit your application.

You talk about 'flats', ensuring you have adequate means of escape might be tricky, also if you are planning flats on just a single run - the room's wouldn't be very deep, of course it depends on your design.

Interesting question - please let us know how you get on!