FAQ’s

The need for planning permission for stables will depend on whether the stables fit within the permitted development criteria of your local area. You may need to contact your local planning authority (LPA).

REASONS YOU MAY REQUIRE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR STABLES

• Stables are being built outside the curtilage of the garden, meaning the land immediately surrounding it.
• The stables require footings, such as foundations or a concrete slab.
• Building a new infrastructure for stabling such as an American Barn.
• Making a major change to your building, eg building an extension.
• Change the use of your building.
• To use land and/or buildings for keeping horses for recreational or commercial purposes.

Read more in our blog post: Do I Need Planning Permission For Stables?

Our external timber stables are designed and built to the highest standards, with all panels framed with galvanized steel sections.

From smaller straight stable buildings to larger U-shaped or L-shaped stable blocks our timber stables can be designed and customised to meet your requirements. We can include loose boxes, tack rooms, storage areas or office accommodation.

While maintaining a beautiful classic wooden stable appearance our high-quality panels framed with galvanized steel sections offer a number of advantages over the normal timber-only construction:

• Greater strength – no need for kick boards as our timbers are 40mm thick!
• Better durability – with thicker walls and all edges enclosed in steel, there is no opportunity for nibblers.
• Stronger and more precise assembly with bolts rather than nails
• Easily extended

We offer a full design, supply and build service. Our experienced designers will be pleased to discuss your requirements for stables and provide advice and assistance.

Our external timber stables are designed to evolve over time, their design is set for future development. This is why it is easy to upgrade your construction according to your needs, you can add grooming space, a tack room, additional stables, the possibilities are endless!

We offer 3 different Infills, each encased in a steel frame for strength and durability, with their own unique characteristics.

Tanalised Pine – This is starting price option and being pressure treated, with 40mm wide timber (which is thicker than most of our competitors) it is our most popular option. However, customers need to bear in mind that this is a natural product and due to the pressure treating process, in extreme heat conditions the wood could naturally shrink or swell. Should this occur we supply complimentary replacement planks upon request, which can easily be replaced by the customer. We can also provide crib plates on the doors for extra protection against any nibblers on the yard!

Recycled Plastic – An environmentally friendly, hardwearing and durable option, especially for using with washrooms as they are waterproof and easy to clean.  We wouldn’t recommend using them in a project which involves direct sunlight as the plastic can warp over time, however they are completely maintenance free, resistant to acids and salts and very robust. Available in black, brown, beige, green and grey you can really personalise your yard to your own tastes.

Hardwood (Oak or Denya) – The ‘creme de la creme’ of infills, Oak is durable and long lasting whilst providing the distinctive touch of class to any stable yard. 

From private use during poor weather or as an interim solution whilst new ones are being built, to on a large scale providing equine accommodation for International Competition, camps and even Royal state occasions. We hold a vast number of stables in stock and can supply any number from a minimum of 2 stables for personal use to an unlimited amount for an International Event. They are quick to install, easy to move and don’t require any planning permission.

The need for planning permission for stables will depend on whether the stables fit within the permitted development criteria of your local area. You may need to contact your  Local Planning Authority.

REASONS YOU MAY REQUIRE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR STABLES

• Stables are being built outside the curtilage of the garden, meaning the land immediately surrounding it.
• The stables require footings, such as foundations or a concrete slab.
• Building a new infrastructure for stabling such as an American Barn.
• Making a major change to your building, eg building an extension.
• Change the use of your building.
• To use land and/or buildings for keeping horses for recreational or commercial purposes.