Plans to start a farrier business at a Claverdon farm look set to be given the green light despite objections from neighbours.

A planning application to turn existing stables and farm buildings into a farriery has been submitted for Forge Farm on Pinley Lane.

A number of objections have been made to the scheme, with residents raising concerns about traffic, the effect on the green belt and the impact on the local rural character.

But Warwick District Council planners have recommended that the scheme go ahead.

A council report said: "It is not likely that the change of use would generate significant traffic movements.

"As the change of use represents the re-use of existing buildings, it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on landscape or the character of the area."

It added: "The buildings are of permanent and substantial construction; are suitable for re-use; no alterations to the building are required; the development would respect the special qualities of any nearby buildings; there would be no changes externally or internally as a result of the change of use."

The farm already treats laminitic horses and provides remedial shoeing. Two horses are currently kept in the stables.

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The owners also own a small sheep breeding business and a 'doggy day care' service.

And whilst a previous application to construct new buildings to start the farriery was refused in February this year, the council said the fresh application was more suitable use of the green belt.

"The provision of a farrier business is considered to be a traditional rural enterprise," the council report added.

"The associated activities, such as horses being exercised within the adjoining paddocks would preserve openness and do not conflict with the purposes of including land within the green belt.

"The use does attract some additional traffic movements. However, in comparison to the lawful use as a livery, this is unlikely to materially impact on the green belt."

Warwick District Council's planning committee will discuss the application on Tuesday, July 19