Policy DM9 Horse and Equestrian development / activities
Support
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 9433
Received: 29/07/2022
Respondent: Bourne Rural Planning Consultancy Limited
Support
SUPPORT: Equestrian use and development is an important part of the rural landscape and economy and merits specific policy support within the Local Plan.
As identified at supporting paragraph 6.69, equestrian development supports job creation in rural areas. In addition to providing economic gain to the rural economy, it also promotes land management, health and well-being and a connection with the natural environment.
We do suggest a simplification of the title of the policy and wording of the introductory paragraph to provide greater clarity. The proposed changes are:
‘Policy DM9 Equestrian Development and Activities’
and
‘Proposals for equestrian development and will be permitted provided that the proposal would:…..’
Other than that, we have no further comments and support this policy.
Comment
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 9697
Received: 26/07/2022
Respondent: Historic England
We note that this policy refers to policy 42S. Should it also refer to 41S? Do the policies need to cross refer to other policies? If so, important to be consistent for natural and historic environment, but if not, then may not be needed.
Comment
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 9822
Received: 25/07/2022
Respondent: Pertenhall & Swineshead Parish Council
Policy DM9 Horse & Equestrian development/activities – The inclusion, for the first time, of a policy relating to equestrian activity is very much to be welcomed. However, the policy should amended in two important ways:
a. Requirement i. should read: “not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the countryside or nearby settlements; and”
b. Requirement iii. should read: ”not generate unacceptable volumes of horsebox traffic on inappropriate local roads but comply with an agreed Transport Plan to ensure safe and acceptable forms of access;”
Support
Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission
Representation ID: 10296
Received: 29/07/2022
Respondent: Roxton Parish Council
6.69 Horse/Equestrian:
RPC support the introduction of policy DM9