Alterations to existing equestrian store structure to form drying room.

Environment Policy 1

Protects countryside outside settlements from adverse development unless overriding national need and no alternative. Officer assessed the alteration would not adversely affect the countryside due to minimal visual impact within existing compound.

Environment Policy 2

Protects Areas of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance (AHLV), prioritising landscape character unless no harm or essential location. Site in AHLV; officer found development would not harm character due to screening, integration, and existing agricultural/equestrian context.

Environment Policy 19

Permits equestrian development in countryside if no loss of amenity, high-quality agricultural land, or highway issues. No such losses identified; highway services confirmed no interest.

Environment Policy 20

Presumption against large-scale equestrian developments in AHLV unless exceptional circumstances. Proposal is minor alteration to existing structure, not large-scale, with minimal impact.

Environment Policy 21

Prohibits equestrian buildings detrimental to countryside character in siting, design, size, or finish. Officer confirmed design and materials match existing, fitting within compound without detriment.