DIY livery stables at Manor Farm, Great Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Stratford On Avon Planning Committee on 22 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought DIY livery stables on the site of a former agricultural barn and a change from agricultural to equestrian land.
“Application Ref. 25/03171/FUL Site Address: Manor Farm, Great Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ Description of Development: Erection of DIY livery stables on the site of a previous agricultural barn, and change of use from agricultural to equestrian land.”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Earlier agricultural barn applications were withdrawn, a commercial buildings application was refused, and a stone track application was approved.
“Reference Number Proposal Decision and date 24/01799/AGNOT New agricultural barn for the storage of fertiliser and farm machinery in accordance with the HSE and Red Tractor Guidelines Withdrawn. 24/01797/AGNOT New Agricultural Barn for the storing of Agro Chemical, Farm Waste, and General Farm Supplies. Withdrawn. 24/01702/AGNOT 2No. Agricultural Barns for the storage of Farm Machinery, Equipment, Fertiliser, and Farm Waste…”
“24/00247/FUL Erection of 2 No. new commercial buildings to contain 3 No. units in either Class E(g), Class B2 and/or Class B8 use. Refused (23.5.24) 23/02241/FUL New stone track at Manor Farm Great Wolford Approved (2.11.23)”
Officer report
What consultees said
Environmental health, conservation, highways, ecology, rights of way and Historic England raised no objections, with several recommending conditions.
“SDC Environmental Health – No objection; recommended conditions (3.2.26)”
“WCC Highways – No objection; recommended conditions (4.2.26)”
Officer report
Objections and support
Objections covered heritage, highways, amenity, drainage, ecology, noise, odour and intensification, while support cited farm diversification, viability and design.
“Ward Member – Object (3.2.26) This application is yet another application for a Barn on this farm only this time with easily removable stable inserts. This farm already has barns and stables. All other applications for barns on this site have been refused. This application does not have a business plan attached and it is impossible to see how the proposed DIY livery yard for only seven horses will generate enough income to pay for this sizable barn.”
“Third Party Representations The comments made by third parties have been summarised by the case officer. 1 letters of objection have been received raising the following matters: • Detrimental impact on highway safety • Noise pollution • Impact on residential amenity • Odour impacts • Inappropriate development • Intensification of the site • Heritage impact • Ecological impact • Impact on landscape and rural character 5 letters of support have been received raising the…”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion to grant permission in line with the officer recommendation was proposed and seconded, then passed with nine votes in favour and one abstention.
“Having considered the application and the representations made at the meeting, a Motion of GRANT, in accordance with the recommendation detailed in the report, was proposed by Councillor Fleming and seconded by Councillor Ballinger.”
“Thereafter, by 9 votes in favour with 1 abstention, it was…”
Minutes
The decision
The committee granted the application subject to the ten conditions in the report, with detailed wording delegated to officers.
“That Planning Application 25/03171/FUL be GRANTED subject to the following/for the following reasons (the detailed wording of which be delegated to Officers):”
Minutes
The members' reasons
The resolution gives these reasons:
Minutes
- (the detailed wording of which be delegated to Officers): • 10 conditions contained in the report.
Source: the council's minutes, quoted word for word.
Sources
- Stratford On Avon Planning Committee minutes, 22 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Stratford On Avon's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Date
- Wednesday 22 April 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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This committee's year
28 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.