Planning regulations stables

[sallybb]

If you build stables ,there are regulations as regards to distances etc etc that the stables are allowed ,due to the fact the buildings are for housing animals . Hygiene, smells, flies, , one would presume. Does that work two ways, if for instance I had a house near established stables ,or agricultural buildings would the close proximity affect any planning applications for extensions to my property. Thinking of extending, my neighbours 150 year old stables are on the border ten feet away running parallel. Is there any point in pursuing ,the expense of architects and planning/building regulations?

[Ethel]

Your question is not very clear.

Are you asking if you need planning permission to erect stables?

Or do you want to extend your property bringing the extension close to your neighbour's existing stable?

Is the stable used in business?

Here is a current guide to planning permission for stables:
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:L7-CbQsnfzg J:www.tauntondeane.gov.uk/tdbcscripts/showform inpage.asp%3Ffolder%3Dplanning%26id%3Dstables. pdf+planning+permission+stables&hl=en&ct=clnk& cd=1&gl=uk&client=firefox-a

[sallybb]

Ethel many thanks for your input. We are thinking of extending our house, the neighbours stables are the boundary and our house is about three meters away from the boundary running parallel. What I need to know before expensive drawings are produced, is if the close proximity of the stables will effect a planning decision. Have searched the web and local council site but can only find similar guides as you have recommended. The stables are for private use, but I believe the neighbours take in the odd livery occasionally.

[Ethel]

Okee dokee - the council really is very helpful. In the first instance phone your local planning officer and ask for an informal appointment

Take a plan of your house - you can download this from the land registry for around �3 if you do not have one. Take photos showing where you intend the extension to go, the relevant boundary and the stables.

The planning officer will be able to give you basic advice - and will tell you whether your extension is feasible or not.

Of course, this advice will not be binding, but it is a good start.

[sallybb]

Many thanks, I will follow this approach.