The Barn & Equestrian Facilities, Commonmead Lane, Old Sodbury PROFESSIONAL PLANNING APPRAISAL
3.10 However, with specific regard to the northern half; the presence of the existing
timber stables within the equine paddock does present some limited potential to
explore the possibility of a conversion to a rural business use/office or a holiday
let/cabin for tourism purposes. This be subject to the caveats contained in the
Council’s policy PSP28 – Rural Economy, including the requirement that “the
building is of permanent construction.” This ensures that conversion is possible
without the need for significant reconstruction.
Please note that the building’s
structure was not inspected for the purposes of this PPA.
3.11 The relevant elements of policy PSP28 note that:
“Sustainable new development which promotes a strong rural economy will be
acceptable in rural areas. Proposal(s) for business development outside the defined
urban areas and settlement boundaries will be acceptable:
1) In the case of new buildings or uses, where:
(a) for buildings, there are no existing suitable underused buildings reasonably
available and capable of conversion without major or complete reconstruction;
and
(b) the proposed building is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the use and
is clearly designed for that purpose; and
(c) the development relates well to settlements or existing groups of buildings; and
(d) the development makes efficient use of the land in relation to its location, layout,
accessibility and surroundings; and
(e) the volume and nature of any goods sold would not have a significant adverse
effect on shopping facilities available in nearby settlements; and
(f) the proposal(s) is of a scale which is consistent with its function, use and rural
location.
2) In the case of the conversion or re-use of existing buildings, where:
(a) the building is of permanent construction; and
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