Residential caravan at Ironwood Stables Golden Soney, Tockholes, Darwen
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Blackburn Planning and Highways Committee on 20 Nov 2025.
What was proposed
The application sought an ancillary residential caravan for an employee associated with the adjacent stables.
“Proposed Development: Siting of ancillary residential caravan for occupation of employee associated with adjacent stables…”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site formed part of an equestrian facility in the Green Belt, with 14 stables, surrounding agricultural land, nearby dwellings, and access from Tockholes Road.
“The application site forms part of an equestrian facility, which is positioned within Tockholes and the Green Belt. Land to all 4 sides is within the same ownership. The wider site comprises of a livery yard with 14 stables and associated structures and buildings. Agricultural land uses surround to 2 sides with dwellings positioned to the north and west. Vehicular access is gained from the north off Tockholes Road, via a private track.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
An earlier application for extensions, new stables, access, parking, a menage, horse walker, midden, and haylage store was approved with conditions in October 2006.
“10/06/0946 – Extension of existing barn, extension of existing stables, demolition of timber stables and erection of new stable block. Creation of a new access and parking area and stopping up of existing access point. Extension of existing menage and siting of a horse walker, and construction of a mono pitch midden and haylage store – Approved, with conditions – October 2006. CONSULTATIONS”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the proposal was acceptable in principle, preserved Green Belt openness, and could address design, amenity, highways, biodiversity, and drainage matters through conditions.
“The previously recommended conditions to agree the size/style of the caravan and to agree a landscaping scheme are also necessary on visual design grounds. Subject to compliance with those conditions, the proposed development would be acceptable with reference to design and visual amenity, in accordance with the relevant requirements of Policies CP8, DM02, DM17 and DM27.”
Officer report
Who spoke
[the objector] spoke as an objector, and [name withheld] was identified as the applicant.
The committee decision
The committee approved the application subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report.
“Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”
“RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Blackburn Planning and Highways Committee minutes, 20 November 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Blackburn's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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