The application is part of a wider scheme to support the existing livery business.
A proposal to introduce four holiday cabins to an equestrian site south of Minishant has been given permission in principal.
The applicants at the centre of the proposal are Victoria and Nigel Howard, from the Deer Valley Equestrian, and the application is part of a wider scheme to support the existing livery business.
The site relating to the holiday cabins plan is located at Laigh Grange Farm, Minishant. Agents in the proposal is Ayr-based Donna Kennedy Architecture and Design.
A supporting statement said that, if approved, the applicants aim to purchase of four two-bedroom lodges to be sited adjacent to an existing shed, incorporating a sheltered location but with far-reaching views of the local countryside.
Lodges would sit adjacent to the field with horses, sheep, etc for guests’ enjoyment. Guests would have access to a major part of land for walking, playing, etc and would have ease of access into Minishant village and local walks.
“Together, these would further strengthen the business offering,” the supporting statement reveals.
The report continues: “The owners are looking at ways to improve and grow the existing business and have identified a 24/7 presence on site as being a key consideration when horse owners choose accommodation for their animals.
“The business would be able to improve service to existing users and attract new clients by providing an improvement to the overall security of the site with a 24/7 presence.”
The identified site is located off the A77, near Hogg’s Corner, to the south of Minishant.
In approving the application, in principal, council papers read: “The provision of holiday accommodation is considered to complement the existing equestrian operation, enhancing the long-term viability of the enterprise while contributing to rural economic development and the visitor economy.”
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