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     Guest Username: New Registered: 12-2006 |
email is nuttadav@zzz1aol.com please take out the zzz1. or 01704 897984 I dont accept calls unless the tel number is shown. thanks steph | ||
| Guest Username: New Registered: 12-2006 |
Hi steph, really interested in what you have to say, could you put yr contact details on the forum please? Jackie; jellis(zzz)8@sky.com | ||
| Guest Username: New Registered: 12-2006 |
I have spent over 2 years trying to get planning permission for an american barn. THe local planning authority took the view that I needed change of use of the land from agriculture to equestrian, and the stables had to be made of wood. However there is a newish law that came into force on October 2007. I used this to successfully argue that my ponies were legally defined as livestock. I took photos showing my ponies doing land management tasks, harrowing and rolling. As I proved that my ponies should be defined as livestock I was able to gain planning permission for an american barn instead of wooden stables. The crucial point is the word "Solely" in point (b) of the Statutory Instrument 2007 No 2078, “The Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007” see point (b) Animals to which these Regulations apply 3. —(1) These Regulations apply to farmed animals only. (2) In these Regulations, a "farmed animal" means an animal bred or kept for the production of food, wool or skin or other farming purposes, but not including— (a) a fish, reptile or amphibian; (b) an animal whilst at, or solely intended for use in, a competition, show or cultural or sporting event or activity; This seems to reiterate “The Agricultural Act 1947- Section 109 which provided the interpretation of Agriculture as defined in section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act. I hope that this information will prove useful to others, having problems with planners. There are other policies that become relevant, if I can help anyone else, dont hestitate to contact me Steph |