RPS Design have been instructed to prepare a detailed planning application for an Outdoor Arena near Chichester. The site which is within the South Downs National Park includes a recently renovated Grade II Listed Farmhouse and is also close to numerous Public Rights of Way. RPS Design Group includes specialist teams of equine architects and planners who have a proven track record when it comes to obtaining approval on difficult sites. For more information please see our webs

An Indoor Arena is often the largest building on a stable yard, as most yards are situated within the open countryside. The design of these buildings needs careful consideration in order for planning permission to be achieved. Indoor arenas can be constructed from scratch or may come in the form of converted agricultural buildings. If you plan on converting an agricultural building to create an Indoor Arena you will need to apply to the local authority for change of use regar

Horses are herd animals, they gain comfort from being within close proximity to other horses. When designing stables, it is important to respond to the horse’s natural preferences and behaviours. A key feature in the layout of the yard or stable block is enabling a horse to see its companions, this not only allows horses to communicate with each other but also tends to make the horses feel safer and more relaxed. Where horses are kept in isolation this may lead to boredom whi