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Plans for Outdoor Riding Arena near Scarborough

Monday, 5 January 2026 19:26

By Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporter

A horse riding arena could be constructed at a farm near Scarborough for equine training and events.

​The construction of an equine ménage has been proposed by the owners of Eastgate House Farm at Stoney Haggs Road, in Seamer, near Scarborough.

​Alexis Simpson’s proposal seeks planning permission to “install an additional equine ménage adjacent to the existing one to allow for horse exercise and jump practice alongside hosting occasional equine events”.

​According to submitted plans, Eastgate House Farm was built by Mr and Mrs Simpson after receiving planning permission in 2007.

​If permission is granted, small-scale equine events would “occasionally occur between March and October and be strictly controlled by the applicant, being invitation only”.

​The ménage would be constructed immediately to the east of and adjacent to the existing smaller ménage, and would by 60 metres long and 40 metres wide with a 1.5m high timber post and rail fence.

​Proposed events would take place from 10am-7pm, while the “full time is seldom required, but this provides a window of opportunity for events to be in the morning or afternoon and sufficient time to set up and close down,” the applicant said.

​They added: “It is likely that an event would take place on a weekend, with the occasional weekday during summer holiday periods.”

​Submitted proposals state that there would be no alterations to the existing vehicular access to the site or to alter existing vehicular parking arrangements.

​“The applicant proposes to allow invited guests to utilise the existing hardstanding and turning area much as existing family guests do currently.”

​The proposal adds: “This area is located at some distance from the working area of the farm and a separate farm entrance ensuring no conflicts or risk to safety.”

​North Yorkshire Council has not set a date for deciding on the application, which is open to representations.

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