Planning Services/ Project Objective:
Full planning permission for change of use of land and erection of building
Location:
Mere, Wiltshire
Local Planning Authority (LPA):
Wiltshire Council
Duration of Application/ Timeframe for Approval:
8 weeks
Submission Requirements:
Planning Statement
Full plans (Whiteacre)
Overview of Development Project
The applicant moved to Mere in 2022. Early that year he attended a farm auction intending to bid on some machinery. He came away with a number of donkeys including one who was pregnant.
Having found himself suddenly responsible for 4 donkeys, he quickly purchased some land and set about creating a home for his new charges: Stan, Gemima, Doris and Lucy. He fenced off a number of paddocks and we prepared an application for a building to provide storage and stabling when necessary.
The key considerations for applications for the erection of new agricultural or equestrian buildings are:
• Justification – need for building set out clearly in relation to proposed use
• Scale appropriate to size of holding or parcel of land
• Design and materials
• Location to minimise landscape impact
Permission was granted and the sanctuary is now up and running staffed by the owner and a team of local volunteers. Muddy Mule is a registered charity.
Call today to discuss your development plans: 01963 371180 or email whiteacreplanning@gmail.com.
